H130 / EC130T2 HEMS
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H130 / EC130T2 HEMS
Dear all,
Where can I find an overview of all EC130T2 which are currently flying in HEMS configuration. Does anyone of you have experience in using the EC130T2 in HEMS?
Regards,
Jo
Where can I find an overview of all EC130T2 which are currently flying in HEMS configuration. Does anyone of you have experience in using the EC130T2 in HEMS?
Regards,
Jo
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Jo,
AAT is an established interiors provider, so their offering is certainly worth a look. Here in the States Air Methods' own medical interior is more likely to be used, in part due to AMC's use of the aircraft. The main difference is that the AAT solution positions the stretcher on the right hand side of the aircraft, perhaps allowing for ease of loading, while the AMC layout positions it in the middle of the cabin, allowing patient access from either side.
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AAT is an established interiors provider, so their offering is certainly worth a look. Here in the States Air Methods' own medical interior is more likely to be used, in part due to AMC's use of the aircraft. The main difference is that the AAT solution positions the stretcher on the right hand side of the aircraft, perhaps allowing for ease of loading, while the AMC layout positions it in the middle of the cabin, allowing patient access from either side.
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VF,
Supposed to be good, thanks to the updated engine (the H130 actually making use of the Arriel 2D's 952 eshp rating, unlike the H125 which is still limited to 847 horses). For a while it was being talked about as the 'replacement' for the B3 (/H125) in the utility environment, though like yourself most operators seem to have stuck with the conventional TR (and lower price tag).
Lots of choices for hot/high operators these days: the 407GXP pushes the Allison 250 up to 862 eshp, while the Eagle 407HP -- finally certified in December 2014 -- raises the bar to 1,021 eshp with the HTS900.
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Supposed to be good, thanks to the updated engine (the H130 actually making use of the Arriel 2D's 952 eshp rating, unlike the H125 which is still limited to 847 horses). For a while it was being talked about as the 'replacement' for the B3 (/H125) in the utility environment, though like yourself most operators seem to have stuck with the conventional TR (and lower price tag).
Lots of choices for hot/high operators these days: the 407GXP pushes the Allison 250 up to 862 eshp, while the Eagle 407HP -- finally certified in December 2014 -- raises the bar to 1,021 eshp with the HTS900.
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Trust me Ian it goes very well. Managed an OGE hover at over 17,000' 5 weeks ago and can get away at 13,500' with ISA plus 23 with 7 POB and 150 kg of fuel. Using one for medivacs here in Bhutan with great results.
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peely,
Thanks for the update. "The aircraft the EC130 was always meant to be," as more than one person has remarked. Glad they finally fixed the doors.
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Thanks for the update. "The aircraft the EC130 was always meant to be," as more than one person has remarked. Glad they finally fixed the doors.
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Thanks for the feedback Gents......
Hey Ian the 407HP came to Nepal & left again, bitterly poor on performance; 2 x POB + 100kg GoJuice from EBC & needed red line to escape
Bell may boast otherwise 
$$$ does play a BIG part in procurement choices 
But hey the safety of a shrouded torque canceler; is a big plus for bush-work & for Human hazards 
Hey Peely thanks for Your reply, loaded; how?
I'm genuinely interested in other Pilot's experiences & Yes very much looking forward to flying the T2 Beasty very soon 
Mountain Heli in Nepal just purchased a B4Tzero the first one made & they are planning on pulling 7 punters out of Lukla with all there gear & 180kgs GoJuice hmmmmmm
I have my reservations as to the T2 landing & taking-off to Rescue a Man from 24,800' ISA +20º ~ but I've been wrong before
Bring on the Ummff
Happy Happy
Hey Ian the 407HP came to Nepal & left again, bitterly poor on performance; 2 x POB + 100kg GoJuice from EBC & needed red line to escape
Bell may boast otherwise $$$ does play a BIG part in procurement choices But hey the safety of a shrouded torque canceler; is a big plus for bush-work & for Human hazards Hey Peely thanks for Your reply, loaded; how?
I'm genuinely interested in other Pilot's experiences & Yes very much looking forward to flying the T2 Beasty very soon Mountain Heli in Nepal just purchased a B4Tzero the first one made & they are planning on pulling 7 punters out of Lukla with all there gear & 180kgs GoJuice hmmmmmm
I have my reservations as to the T2 landing & taking-off to Rescue a Man from 24,800' ISA +20º ~ but I've been wrong before
Bring on the Ummff
Happy Happy
What about rumours about vibration in the T2, being quite rough ride and possibly because the old 3 bladed rotor-head is coming very close to its design limit in terms of hp and performance?.
The B4 originally was meant to have 4 bladed rotor-head but in order to save some bucks EC used the the AS-350 head instead.
The B4 originally was meant to have 4 bladed rotor-head but in order to save some bucks EC used the the AS-350 head instead.
