Aircraft Photo of HB-ZQO | Airbus Helicopters H-145 (BK-117D-3) | REGA - Swiss Air Ambulance | AirHistory.net #476901
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:HB-ZQO
Aircraft Original Type:MBB-Kawasaki BK-117
Aircraft Generic Type:Airbus Helicopters-Kawasaki BK-117/EC-145/H-145
Aircraft Version:Airbus Helicopters H-145 (BK-117D-3)
C/n (msn):21103
Operator Titles:REGA - Swiss Air Ambulance
Location
City / Airport:Bern - BelpMap
Country:Switzerland
Airport Codes:ICAO: LSZB   IATA: BRN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:13 July 2022
Photo by:Adrian Romang
Photo ID: 476901
Photo Comment

Built in 2022 and put on the swiss register on May 11, 2022, this five bladed H145 is the latest addition to REGA's fleet, and the first of nine ordered. It was only in 2018 when REGA started to introduce seven BK117D-2 (with four Main Rotor Blades), planning to modify them to the latest D-3 model eventually. In 2021, REGA decided to get new helis instead, apparently because the modification kits were not availability in due time. The D-3 has a MTOW of 3'800 kg, just 100 kg more than the D-2. HB-ZQO is seen here temporarly operating under callsign "REGA 3" out of Bern-Belp airport.

This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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