Fleet

The helicopter models used by FinnHEMS are reliable helicopters that are well-suited to HEMS operations. They are maintained according to a regular maintenance programme. FinnHEMS has one spare helicopter for each model, for use in the event of maintenance or malfunction.

Fleet

The helicopter models used by FinnHEMS are reliable helicopters that are well-suited to HEMS operations. They are maintained according to a regular maintenance programme. FinnHEMS has one spare helicopter for each model, for use in the event of maintenance or malfunction.

Airbus EC135

A twin-engine light utility helicopter for HEMS operations. The EC135 helicopters are based in Vantaa, Turku, Tampere, and Seinäjoki.

Flight crew: 1–2
Passenger seats: max 3, one of which is reserved for a stretcher
Length: 12.26 m
Body width: 1.56 m
Blade span: 10.40 m
Height: 3.90 m
Maximum take-off weight: 2,980 kg
Engine: 2 x Safran
Operating range: 633 km
Airspeed: 259 km/h
Equipment: The helicopters are equipped with medical equipment. Safety equipment includes searchlights, night vision goggles (NVG), and a power line cutter at the front.

Airbus H145

A twin-engine light utility helicopter for HEMS operations. The H145 helicopters are based in Oulu, Rovaniemi, and Kuopio.

Type: H145
Manufacturer: Airbus
Flight crew: 1–2
Passenger seats: max 3, one of which is reserved for a stretcher
Length: 13.6 m from blade to tail
Body width: 1.7 m
Blade span: 11 m
Height: 3.45 m
Maximum take-off weight: 3,700 kg
Engine: 2 x Turbomeca Arriel 2E
Operating range: 580 km
Airspeed: 230 km/h
Equipment: The helicopters are equipped with medical equipment. Safety equipment includes searchlights, night vision goggles (NVG), and a power line cutter at the front.

Rapid response emergency vehicles

FinnHEMS’s rapid response emergency vehicles are emergency vehicles suitable for HEMS operations. They are taped with high-visibility colours to make them as distinctive as possible in traffic. The equipment and technical features of the vehicles are designed for a rapid response to demanding and urgent emergency care.

Model: Volvo XC90 B5 Inscription
Year of production: 2020
Powertrain: diesel mild hybrid, four-wheel drive, automatic transmission
Power: 173 kW (235 hp)
Torque: 480 Nm
Seating capacity: 4
Patient compartment: The purpose of the rapid response emergency vehicles is not to transport patients, but to take the crew to the patient as reliably as possible.
Top speed: limited to 160 km/h
Special equipment: Sirens and lights, VIRVE radios, a tablet computer for task and status information, an extended electrical system with inverter for charging medical equipment, network connections with multi-channel router, HALI traffic light control system, ABAX fleet monitoring system