Our Aircraft
Meet our state-of-the-art Airbus H145-D3 helicopters, providing emergency medical response 24/7.
About G-YORX
- Primary Role: Emergency medical air response
- Model: Airbus H145-D3
- Registration: G-YORX
- Entered Service: Summer 2023
- Base Location: Topcliffe Airbase, North Yorkshire
- Current Status:
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- Top speed this week: 174 knots
- Top altitude this week: 2325ft
Why might one aircraft show no recent activity?
To keep our service running safely and reliably, only two of our three aircraft are operational at any one time. The third aircraft may be undergoing routine maintenance, preparing for service, or providing backup cover.
About G-YAAA
- Primary Role: Emergency medical air response
- Model: Airbus H145-D3
- Registration: G-YAAA
- Entered Service: Summer 2023
- Base Location: Topcliffe Airbase, North Yorkshire
- Current Status:
Checking…
- Top speed this week: 120 knots
- Top altitude this week: 1200ft
Why might one aircraft show no recent activity?
To keep our service running safely and reliably, only two of our three aircraft are operational at any one time. The third aircraft may be undergoing routine maintenance, preparing for service, or providing backup cover.
About G-YAIR
- Primary Role: Emergency medical air response
- Model: Airbus H145-D3
- Registration: G-YAIR
- Entered Service: Winter 2024
- Base Location: Topcliffe Airbase, North Yorkshire
- Current Status:
Checking…
- Top speed this week: 0 knots
- Top altitude this week: 0ft
Why might one aircraft show no recent activity?
To keep our service running safely and reliably, only two of our three aircraft are operational at any one time. The third aircraft may be undergoing routine maintenance, preparing for service, or providing backup cover.
Airbus H145-D3 Helicopter Specs
The Airbus H145-D3 is a twin-engine light utility helicopter designed for high-performance emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations. It is one of the most reliable and efficient helicopters in its class, equipped with cutting-edge technology to support life-saving missions.
- Maximum Altitude: 6,095 metres (20,000 feet)
- Length: 13.54 metres
- Main Rotor Diameter: 10.8 metres
- Cabin Volume: 6.03 cubic metres
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 3,800 kg
- Engines: Twin Safran Arriel 2E turboshaft engines
- Maximum Speed: 173 mph (150 knots)
- Operational Range: Up to 544 miles with auxiliary fuel tanks
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Watch our Helicopters in Action
Yorkshire Air 999 is the latest TV series showcasing the critical work of Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA). It offers an up-close look at the life-saving missions our crew carries out across the region. With exclusive access to emergency callouts, medical procedures, and the stories of the people we rescue, the show highlights the complexity and compassion involved in every mission.
Want to see G-YORX in action? Tune in to watch how our helicopter are making a difference in real emergencies.
Helicopter Visits
We get lots of requests each year for us to bring our helicopters to visit various events across the region, the majority of which take place throughout the summer months.
To see where we will be landing and read more about how you can request a visit at your event, visit our Helicopter Visits page.