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The Helicopters
Northumberland - BOLKOW
The Bolkow is an amazing 36 years old. It has had a long history as an Air Ambulance around the UK. It is a very rugged machine as it was originally designed as a 'tank buster' for the German Army.
It carries a crew of three and has space for one stretcher in the cabin. The cruise speed is 110 knots and it has an endurance of up to 2.5 hours. Despite its size it carries a full suite of medical equipment as standard on all GNAAS aircraft.
Teesside - EXPLORER 902
The 902 is the youngest GNAAS helicopter being only 6 years old. Like the Bolkow it has skids. It is unique, however, in that it does not have a tail rotor (NOTAR) which makes it very safe working in tight landing sites.
It can seat up to 5 plus stretcher and flies to the scene at 130 knots. Endurance is generally 2.5 hours.
The medical crew is normally a 'Trauma Team' of doctor and paramedic.
Cumbria - DAUPHIN
The Dauphin is now 18 years old and started life as the original London Air Ambulance. It is a very capable machine and is able to fly at night and in cloud, making it very useful for rapid transfers in most weathers.
Its retractable wheels give it a fast cruise speed of 150 knots. Endurance is generally 2.5 hours. The large cabin can seat 5 plus stretcher which allows relatives / parents to fly if need be.
The medical crew is normally a doctor and paramedic.