Christopher 49

Christopher 49
Air rescue center data
Operator:	DRF air rescue
Helicopter type:	Eurocopter EC 135
Former LFZ *:	to 2010: BK 117 to 2006: Bell UH-1D / Mil Mi-8
Installation:	06/01/1990
Location:	Helios Clinic Bad Saarow
Operational readiness:	7 a.m. to sunset
Coordinates:	52 ° 17 '4.9 "  N , 14 ° 3' 36.6"  E Coordinates: 52 ° 17 '4.9 "  N , 14 ° 3' 36.6"  E
crew
Pilot:	DRF Luftrettung non-profit corporation
Doctor:	Helios Clinic Bad Saarow
HEMS Technical Crew Member :	German Red Cross
* LFZ = aircraft

Christoph 49 is one of the DRF Air Rescue operated AG rescue helicopter . The Eurocopter EC 135 helicopter is stationed at the Helios Klinik Bad Saarow in Bad Saarow .

history

From June 1, 1990, the air rescue service was served by the SAR rescue center of the Federal Air Force with Bell UH-1D / Mi-8. In 2000 the company was handed over to the DRF Luftrettung. Until June 2006, planning was carried out by the Oder-Spree control center. In January 2010 the leased BK 117 was returned to the manufacturer and replaced by a Eurocopter EC 135 T2i . Two radial compressor turbines, each with 706 hp, accelerate the helicopter up to 250 km / h, which is 35 km / h faster than the previous model.

Others

The name Christoph 49 goes back to St. Christopher , the patron saint of travelers. After him, all German rescue helicopters have the BOS radio call name Christoph , followed by a number for rescue helicopters and a description of the location for intensive care transport helicopters.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ http://www.rth.info/stations.db/station.php?id=47&show=49

Web links

• Christoph 49 on rth.info
• Overview - air rescue bases in Germany (PDF file; 96 kB)