Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance

The Nightingale Helicopter is a 1986 BK 117-A4

The helicopter is leased by Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance from Omniflight Helicopter, Inc., based out of Dallas, Texas. The BK 117 is noted for its dependability, high safety standards, overall stability, maneuverability, general performance and simple maintenance.

Features of the BK 117:

Twin turbine 650 horsepower engines

Hingeless four-blade main rotor system

Regular skid gear positioning the tail rotor in a vertical position at 6.23 feet at it's lowest point

Maximum speed of 145 knots

Maximum gross weight of approximately 7040 pounds

Fuel capacity of 185 gallons of Jet A fuel

Larger interior with a walk through cabin area (capability to add medical equipment such as an isolette)

Pilot compartment physically separate from the medical compartment

Air conditioning and heating systems

Expanded radio communications with UHF, VHF and 800 megahertz radio

Assist loading primary stretcher with drop carriage on wheels

Focusable external search light

Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance

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