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x-plane version: 6.70 x-plane version: 7.63

Aerospatiale SA315B Lama Hot and high heli Holds still the height world record for helicopters in its weight class Workhorse of many heli operator in the alps. It's mainly the airframe of the Alouette II combined with the powerplant of the aluette III. This example HB-XTM is operated by BOHAG from the basis at Zweisimmen in Switzerland Manufacturer: Aerospatiale SA Marignane (F) Seats: 5 Powerplant: Turbomeca Artouste IIIB Power: 858shp

x-plane version: 6.70 x-plane version: 7.63

Aerospatiale SA316B Alouette III Light transport helicopter of Swiss Air Force. Manufacturer: Aerospatiale SA Marignane (F) Seats: 7 Powerplant: Turbomeca Artouste IIIB Power: 858shp

x-plane version: 6.70 x-plane version: 7.63

Aerospatiale AS332 Superpuma Two engine medium transport helicopter of Swiss Air Force Manufacturer: Eurocopter SA Marignane (F) Seats: 2+20 powerplant: 2x Turbomeca Makila 1A1 power: 2x1400shp max. weight with external loads: 20615lb

x-plane version: 6.70 x-plane version: 7.63

Eurocopter EC120B Colibri This heli HB-ZBD is operated by Bonsai Helicopters AG in Altenrhein (LSZR) Manufacturer: Eurocopter Seats: 5 powerplant: Turbomeca Arrius 2 F power: 504shp max. weight with external loads: 3968lb

x-plane version: 6.70 x-plane version: 7.63

Agusta A109k2 This heli HB-XWH is operated by REGA Swiss Air Ambulance in Gsteigwiler (REGA 10). Altough on some REGA bases the A109 is replaced by the Eurocopter EC145, the A109 is still in service at the bases located in the alps. Manufacturer: Agusta Seats: pilot, paramedic, doctor, patient powerplant: 2xTurbomeca Arriel 1K1 power: 2x771shp max. weight with external loads: 6614lb

x-plane version: 7.30

Eurocopter EC145 HB-ZRC is operated by REGA Swiss Air Ambulance. The successor of the BK117, the EC145 has replaced the A109K2 at the lower altitude REGA bases. The approval for the regular use in the alps is in progress. It features a four bladed System Boelkow hingeless rotor, twin engines, redundant system layout, rear loading of the cabin, one level cabinfloor, two person winch and cable cutters. Manufacturer: Eurocopter Germany Seats: pilot, paramedic, doctor, patient powerplant: 2xTurbomeca Arriel 1E2 power: 2x770shp max. weight with external loads: 7903lb

x-plane version: 7.63

Kamov K32-A12 The Kamov is used as a skycrane for all kind of skywork, like logging, set up of cranes, mounting of ski or chair lifts and power lines. Heliswiss (based at LSZB) is now operating two of them, in cooperation with HELOG. http://www.heliswiss.ch Manufacturer: Kamov Design Russia Seats: 2+16 powerplant: 2xKlimov TV3-117V power: 2x2190shp max. weight with external loads: 27775lb

x-plane version: 7.63

Eurocopter AS350 B3 Ecureuil The new workhorse of many helioperator in mountain regions. The helicopter requires less maintenance than the Lama, is constructed of new, lightweight, high-strength materials, and is more fuel efficient. HB-XQJ is operated by Heli Linth at Mollis (LSMF) Manufacturer: Eurocopter Seats: 2+4 powerplant: Turbomeca Arriel 2B power: 847shp max. weight with external loads: 6172lb

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