Careflight Transport Vehicles
Our Careflight transport vehicles specialize in state-of-the-art, fast and safe travel in emergency situations. Learn more about the various forms of Careflight transportation below.
Roter Wing
Careflight Helicopter - Roter Wing
For shorter distances, Careflight's EC-145 helicopter provides smooth, quiet transportation for one or two patients plus medical flight staff.
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Factual details:
- Eurocopter EC-145
- cruise speed- 150mph
- mileage range- one way 400miles
- seating for 4 crew members and 1 pilot
- equipped to take a family ride along in most situations
Safety features:
- Computerized terrain /collision avoidance system
- IFR-Intrument Flight Rules capable
- Twin Engines-760hp each
- XM Satellite Weather Radar-color
- Digital Flight Tracking
- Dual Auto Pilot
- Night Vision Goggle compatible
- Tail Rotor-greater than 6 feet above ground level
Fixed Wing
For longer distances, our King Air 200 airplane is comfortable and effective, flying two patients plus a family member in most weather conditions.
Factual details:
- King Air 200 Twin Turbo Prop
- cruise speed- 300mph+
- distance-we can go anywhere in the lower 48 states
- seating for 4 crew members and 2 pilots
- equipped to take a family ride along in most situations
- pressurized cabin
Careflight Ambulance
The Careflight ambulance is used for ground transportation to and from the airport as an extension to our fixed wing and rotor wing planes.
