The helixópteros Airbus H145 from Force AéEcuadorian area continue to demonstrate their importance in Ecuador ante catástrofes y fenóless natural.
in June 2023, Ecuador sufferedó floods caused by torrential rain, with seis ríoverflowed in the northwestern province of Esmeraldas. Más de 14.000 people were affected by the emergency, what causedó the deployment of hundreds of soldiers and policeías, and the evacuationón of más de 1.400 people in boats and propellerópteros.
The Airbus H145 in Ecuador
Along with dozens of vehiclesíasses táctics and rescue boats, double helixópteros Airbus H145 performanceñThey played a crucial role in flood relief efforts. Operated by Force AéEcuadorian area (FAE), the H145 They carried out b missionsúsearch and rescue (SAR) and they transported the víTake yourself to a safe place, including those that needed attentionón méurgent tip.
Since the first H145 of Ecuador were delivered to the FAE in october 2020, These compact and versatile helicópteros have been in constant actionón, providing security and humanitarian aid to the inhabitants of the countryís. The úlast three helicesópteros were received in April 2021, completing the fleet of six units. Known locally as “Arpías”, los H145 isán configured for operations including SAR missions, evacuatedón métip, extinciónumber of fires, humanitarian aid and missions támilitary tactics.
the incrementíble versatility of this propellerólight twin-engine ptero, Its high availability rate and its ability to operate in high altitude and high temperature conditions make it the optionóIdeal for challenging geographyíto of Ecuador and to intervene in natural disasters. With its excellent performance in extreme conditions, the H145 isá well suited for civil and military missions in Ecuador, covering a wide range of altitudes and terrain, from the Andes Mountains to the Amazon jungleónica.
The helixóptero demonstratedó its extensive flight envelope in 2019 al perch at an altitude of 6.962 meters (22.840 pies) in Aconcagua, mounts itña más southern hemisphere high, at a temperature of -22 ° C. The H145 was able to land its landing skids safely despite low air density and severe winds with rástacks of up to 30 knots.
Along with a designñor cockpit inherently versáto, The H145's flexibility comes from its wide range of special equipment including a largeúto rescue, external cargo hook, jungle penetrators, r systemsápel and string ráask, flotation equipmentóemergency number, así like weapon mounts, armor, vision glassesóNocturnal and electro systemsóoptical.
Además to carry out rescue missions and transport food, water and attentionón métip, the H145 has proven its worthíin military and police operations. The helicesópteros have been used to combat miningíto illegal; transfer military personnel to help secure the northern border; provide security púwar during the protests that disrupted many parts of the countryís in June 2022; and carry out night surveillance missions toéArea and recognition in conflictive areas of the province of Guayas.
H145 even participates in supporting civil society in Ecuador. During the general elections held on 20 august 2023, the helicalsóPteros helped the National Electoral Council by transferring personnel and materials to difficult areas.ícil access to Esmeraldas, helping local communities exercise their right to vote.
The FAE is the first military customer for the H145 in Américh latina, with a contract that includes the propellersópteros along with special missile teamsón, log supportíaesthetic and trainingón complete for 12 pilots and 15 técynical. Más allá from Ecuador, the successful H145 isá turning into the helicóplane of choiceón throughout the regionón. The H145 tooén isá in service in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, México and Perú, where it is used for a variety of missions púwar, paraúwar and civil, from supporting the Policeíto Federal Argentina until providing transportation services toéprisoner to the energy industryética in the Gulf of México.
The deployment of H145 in Ecuador continúto the efforts of the país to modernize its fleet toérea. On 2018, Airbus entregó double helixóH125 pteros to the Ministry of Defense and the Ecuadorian Land Force, increasing the operational capabilities of the Ejército for transport missions, surveillance toéarea and relief in cases of natural disasters. Just like his cousin más grande, el H145, The H125 is a single-engine workhorse that responds to the demanding needs of Ecuador with its versatility and power for múmultiple missions in extreme conditions.
From the H125 to the helicómultiprop heavy pterodósito H225 and its military versions, the helicalsópteros Airbus isán in service with the majoríof the armed forces of Américh latina and a wide range of commercial operators and parapúblicos. The difícilent conditions of the regionón and the fact that the fenóless meteorolóextreme logic isán multiplying have driven the demand for guardians toéinmates who can provide help and security where máyes it is needed. Whether transporting people to hospitals or delivering food to a populationóisolated n, the H145 has risen to the occasion for the people of Ecuador.
