INTERMEDIATE BUILD
Duncan Cooke builds the latest military incarnation of the EC145 helicopter from Revell, the 1/32 H145M LUH KSK
H145M LUH KSK
Airbus Helicopters’ H145M, known previously as the Eurocopter EC145 T2, is a multi-role twin-engine light utility/battlefield-support helicopter, operated by several NATO nations.
It’s intended primarily for use by military and law-enforcement agencies and is can be operated in the special operations, medical evacuation, search-and-rescue, fire-support, and intelligence, surveillance, target-acquisition and reconnaissance roles. The type features advanced main and tail rotor gearboxes, plus a Fenestronshrouded tail rotor with composite asymmetrical blades, to reduce overall noise levels. The large cabin accommodates up to ten troops in a high-density air-assault layout, or a fully equipped force special operations team. Specific mission kits can also be fitted to the airframe, including fast-rope and cargo hook systems, and hoists for transport/utility missions.
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) placed a €194m contract with Airbus Helicopters in Jul 2013 to deliver 15 H145M helicopters to the German Air Force. The first two airframes were delivered in Decemb…
