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Since 2008 we have been placing New Zealanders inside this amazing machine for an intimate look into an emergency rescue helicopter and the environment of patient care. We truly hope this is the only way you get to see the inside of this helicopter.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has a replacement cost of $6.2 million, excluding the rescue, medical and avionics equipment it carries.  There is well over $1 million of equipment installed in this rescue helicopter.

 

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter


The Westpac Rescue Helicopter

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter in Christchurch is a BK-117-B2 ZK-HJC.  It is operated by Garden City Helicopters and proudly sponsored by Westpac Banking Corporation. Westpac's involvement began when it was approached in 1981 by pioneer rescue helicopter pilot, the late Peter Button, to sponsor the Wellington service. More than 20 years later, Westpac is now the main sponsor of the Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch Rescue Helicopters and the Waikato Air Ambulance.

Combined these helicopters fly around 2000 missions each year.

  
       
 

Helicopter Specifications

Twin Engine - Allied Signal LTS101-750B-1
Shaft Horsepower Take Off - 500 HP- (OEI-600 for 2.5 mins, 550 for 30 mins)
Shaft Horsepower Max continuous - 430 HP per engine (OEI - 500)
Crew - 1
Passengers - 6
Gross Weight - 3350kg
Empty Weight - 2143kg - including hoist, 02 and crew seating
Useful Internal Load - 1207kg
Hook Weight - 1200kgLength - 13.00m
Width - 2.70m
Height - 3.36m
Rotor diameter - 11.00m
Max speed - 150 knots
Cruise speed - 110 knots
Fuel burn-off - 300 ltr/hr
Range -  540 kilometres
Hover at M.A.U.W. at I.S.A. : I.G.E. - 15,000 ft if less than 3,000kg, 10,000 ft if more than 3,000kg
O.G.E. - Tail rotor limited
OAT vs Altitude = Max TQ
Service ceiling - 17,000 ft (Density altitude)

Please note: These figures are provided as a guideline only. Performance varies with changes in temperature,
altitude and operational activity. This information comes from the www.airrescue.co.nz website.

Air Rescue Trust

 

  
 

Rescue, medical and safety equipment.

A few examples of some of the specialist equipment used:

     2-man Breeze Winch - $250,000
     Nightsun - (Scene Illumination Equipment ) - $60,000
     Auxiliary Fuel Tanks  - $70,000
     GPS (Global Positioning System) - $12,000
     Propaq Monitor (Diagnostic Apparatus)  - $38,000
     Specialised avionics and communications equipment
     – cell phones, radios etc
     Electrocardiograph Defibrillator
     Pulse Oximeter
     Oxygen Equipment
     Several varieties of splints
     Scoop and rescue basket stretchers
     Assorted ropes/harnesses/karabiners
     General medical supplies (bandages/syringes/saline solution etc.)
     Life raft/life jackets/survival packs

 

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The patient care area inside the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in Christchurch. Click and drag image to control speed and direction. Use the X symbol in the top right of tour to access full screen mode.