MBB BK 117 C-2, EC-145 Airbus Eurocopter Helicopter Twin Turbine Engine Start Up and Take Off.

MBB BK 117 C-2, EC-145 Airbus Eurocopter Helicopter of Life Flight Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh PA taking off in Ellwood City PA on October 9, 2017.

[@jessicamerriman2336]

I would have loved to fly on a BK-117. My medi-Flight helo was a very crowded Bell 206 Long Ranger III.

[@hasbook7156]

They are a rare breed these days. Most companies opting for the single engine.

[@jessicamerriman2336]

@@hasbook7156 yeah, maintenance Xs 2. I learned on a Bell 47. Definitely prefer today's jet turbine engines to the gas piston airframe of the past.
Ok, truth time.........
I learned on a harnessed Pterodactyl. Lol 😂

[@D.AviationHA]

The Airbus BK117 is old, And the EC-145 is now​???

[@240RobertA]

Hi. Now renamed an Airbus H145. It was built by Eurocopter/Airbus as an updated version of the MBB BK117 off the original Type Certificate and is, or was at the time of this filming officially a BK-117 C-2. Sincerely Chris 240-R-A 1124PM April 6, 2024

[@mattjohnston7686]

Video says MBB BK117 C- 2 what is the difference between that and the EC-145? Look same to me.

[@240RobertA]

Hi. Actually EC145 is the marketing name. It has been since this filming been updated and renamed again. Now it is an Airbus H145. June 23, 2023.

[@isaacstebleton6408]

Which base? Nice videos!!

[@240RobertA]

Off hand I'm going to say they are based at Butler County Airport, leaving it open though, if a later correction is warranted.

[@isaacstebleton6408]

240RobertA, if they were from Butler, then that is LifeFlight 4. Cool!!

[@isaacstebleton6408]

LifeFlight has been majorly switching which helicopter is at which base. That might be LF 4 out of Butler, but I'm not sure.

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