Our Helicopters

Central QLD is a unique environment. A lot of our community lives rurally and this brings unique challenges that aren’t faced by any other parts of the country — especially in emergencies. That’s why we operate a mixed ambulance helicopter fleet comprising the Bell 412 and the AW139. Between them, they can handle tropical weather patterns, mountains, oceans, islands, natural disasters, residential areas and everything in between.

AW139

 The AW139 provides an upgraded capability for the service with its improved range and greater speed over the existing Bell 412 helicopter. The cabin of the AW139 is considerably larger than the current aircraft which brings with it many benefits for the medical crew and patient. Boasting a 20% increase in speed capability, the new AW139 provides major improvement on current flight time and fuel efficiency with the capability to deliver patients directly to Sunshine Coast and Brisbane Hospitals without the need to refuel.

Flight Equipment

  • Aircraft tracking technology
  • Autopilot
  • Weather Radar
  • IFR GPS x 2
  • Communication and Navigation radios to enable IFR flight
  • Cockpit voice recorder
  • Flight data recorder
  • Helicopter Terrain and warning system
  • Airframe health and usage monitoring system
  • Engine monitoring systems
  • Airframe/ engine vibration monitoring system

 

 

Role Equipment

  • Rescue Winch (250 ft Cable/ 270kg (Two person)/ Variable speed)
  • Fire Fighting bucket capability
  • Night searchlight
  • Night vision device
  • Beacon Homer

Medical Equipment

(supplied by the Medical Crew)

  • QAS trauma kit
  • Medical Oxygen
  • Vital signs monitor with Defibrillator
  • Ventilation
  • Syringe Driver & mounting for second syringe driver
  • Electric powered medical suction inlets/ outlets
  • Intravenous equipment
  • 2x patient stretcher systems
  • Ability to transport a neonatal intensive care cot
  • 240 volt power outlets
  • High intensity adjustable field of work medical lighting suitable to night flying
  • Purpose built medical storage areas

Emergency Service Communication Equipment 

  • Marine VHF High Band Radio
  • QAS/ QFRS VHF Low Band Radio
  • QPS/ CB/ Rural Fire UHF Band Radio
  • Digital Mobile Phone

Capabilities

All the figures below should be taken as a guide only and the crew always contacted before an agency decides on the suitability of an RACQ CapRescue helicopter for the task.

Maximum Range without refuel: Up to 350nm
Normal cruise speed (No winch fitted): Up to 140 kts
Maximum number of seated passengers: 6
Maximum number of stretchers: 2
Overall Aircraft size (rotors turning): 16.62m
Rotor Diameter: 13.80m

BELL 412EP

This twin-engine emergency helicopter is equipped with a dual digital automatic flight control system and has multiple seating configuration options to accommodate the specific needs of a mission. Reliable, rugged and ready to go 24/7.

Flight Equipment

  • Aircraft tracking technology
  • Autopilot
  • Weather Radar/ Storm scope
  • IFR GPS
  • Communication and Navigation radios to enable IFR flight
  • Cockpit voice recorder
  • Flight data recorder
  • Helicopter Terrain and warning system
  • Airframe health and usage monitoring system
  • Engine monitoring systems
  • Airframe/ engine vibration monitoring system

 

 

Role Equipment

  • Rescue Winch (250 ft Cable/ 270kg (Two person)/ Variable speed)
  • Cargo Hook with Fire Fighting bucket capability
  • Night searchlight
  • Night vision device
  • Beacon Homer

Medical Equipment

  • QAS trauma kit
  • Medical Oxygen
  • Vital signs monitor with Defibrillator
  • Ventilation
  • Syringe Driver & mounting for second syringe driver
  • Electric powered medical suction inlets/ outlets
  • Intravenous equipment
  • 2x patient stretcher systems
  • Ability to transport a neonatal intensive care cot
  • 12 volt power outlets
  • High intensity adjustable field of work medical lighting suitable to night flying
  • Purpose built medical storage areas

Emergency Service Communication Equipment 

  • Marine VHF High Band Radio
  • QAS/ QFRS VHF Low Band Radio
  • QPS/ CB/ Rural Fire UHF Band Radio
  • Digital Mobile Phone

Capabilities

All the figures below should be taken as a guide only and the crew always contacted before an agency decides on the suitability of an RACQ CapRescue helicopter for the task.

Maximum Range without refuel: Up to 200nm
Normal cruise speed (No winch fitted): Up to 125 kts
Maximum number of seated passengers: 6
Maximum number of stretchers: 2
Overall Aircraft size (rotors turning): 17.10m
Rotor Diameter: 14.01m