Eurocopter unveils EC175 SAR mockup
Eurocopter (Booth No.

Eurocopter (Booth No. 3128) brought back its full-scale, medium twin EC175 mockup to Heli-Expo–with a twist: it is reconfigured for search-and-rescue (SAR) operations.

The EC175 SAR suite includes a 360-degree search radar, an electro-optical system, high-intensity searchlight, two class-one rescue hoists, bubble windows and additional aircraft lighting. Eurocopter says the EC175 is ideally suited for SAR because of its large cabin and extra-wide, sliding passenger doors. The cabin area is sufficiently large to accommodate multiple casualties and an extensive amount of medical equipment, while the doors ease hoist operations.