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ÖAMTC H135 landing at St Michael in Obersteiermark

Reviving our old traditions, we visited Austria again this winter for a helicopter photography tour. Of course, no trip would be complete without a visit to an ÖAMTC base. This time, we had the opportunity to explore the Christophorus 17 base in St. Michael in Obersteiermark. The ÖAMTC Flugrettung is Austria’s leading air rescue organization, operating a fleet of modern helicopters to provide rapid emergency medical services across the country. Their missions include accident rescues, medical emergencies, and urgent patient transfers, often under challenging conditions in both urban and mountainous regions. The Airbus H135 is one of the most successful light twin-engine helicopters in the world, specifically designed for demanding missions such as air rescue, law enforcement, and corporate transport. It features a high-mounted main rotor and a Fenestron shrouded tail rotor, improving operational safety and significantly reducing noise — a major advantage in both urban and remote operations. Powered by two Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 engines (or alternatively Pratt & Whitney PW206B2 engines in some variants), the H135 delivers outstanding performance even in hot-and-high environments. It has a maximum takeoff weight of approximately 2,980 kilograms (6,570 pounds) and cruises comfortably at around 259 km/h (140 knots). The H135’s compact design and remarkable maneuverability allow it to land in confined areas where larger helicopters cannot operate. Its spacious and modular cabin easily accommodates full emergency medical setups, including two stretchers if necessary. Advanced avionics, such as the Helionix® flight deck system, enhance pilot situational awareness and contribute to the overall safety of every mission.