Originally Posted by Margins
What is the maximum certified altitude for take off and landings for the H145?
Per
EASA, the H145's initial limitation is 16,000 ft PA or DA, whichever occurs first, though the Tech Data document for the aircraft says this is already being expanded to 18,000 ft. The
AW169 is currently at 8,000 ft PA or DA, whichever occurs first, thought this envelope will presumably be expanded over time.
Right now the two platforms offer a similar useful load (3,816 lbs vs. 3,717 lbs), though as
NASUS mentions a 4.8 tonne IGW for the AW169 is already in work, which would push its useful load up to 4,158 lbs.
I/C