The new version of the H145M is based on the 5-bladed H145D3.
The BK117 D-3m (marketed as H145M) is the military version of the five-bladed H145 helicopter. It received EASA type certification in 2020 and entered service in 2021. The German Bundeswehr is the largest operator under its Light Attack Helicopter (LKH) program, while several other countries—including Hungary, Serbia, Luxembourg, Thailand, and Cyprus—also operate the type. Additional operators include government and emergency service organizations, and recent orders from Belgium, Brunei, Indonesia, and Ireland are expected to expand the fleet further through 2027. The helicopter is used for a variety of missions, including search and rescue, light attack, and troop transport.
The BK117 D-3m (marketed as H145M) is the military version of the five-bladed H145 helicopter. It received EASA type certification in 2020 and entered service in 2021. The German Bundeswehr is the largest operator under its Light Attack Helicopter (LKH) program, while several other countries—including Hungary, Serbia, Luxembourg, Thailand, and Cyprus—also operate the type. Additional operators include government and emergency service organizations, and recent orders from Belgium, Brunei, Indonesia, and Ireland are expected to expand the fleet further through 2027. The helicopter is used for a variety of missions, including search and rescue, light attack, and troop transport.
H145M / BK117D3M News |
AMST Unveils First H145M EASA FTD Level 3 Simulator
10-Mar-26 - AMST becomes the first manufacturer to deliver an H145M / BK117D3M mission trainer meeting the EASA Flight Training Device Level 3 standard, expanding advanced training capabilities for Airbus Helicopters operators. #H145M
Spain Orders 100 Airbus Military Helicopters
18-Dec-25 - The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 100 helicopters from Airbus’s Albacete facility, including 50 H145M, 31 additional NH90s, 13 H135s, and six VIP-configured H175s for the three armed services. #Spain
Germany Confirms Order for 20 More H145M Helicopters
15-Dec-25 - Germany has exercised an option for 20 additional Airbus H145M light combat helicopters (LKH), increasing the total order to 82 aircraft. Deliveries began in November 2024 as part of the replacement of the Tiger. #H145MDelivery of First Two H145M Helicopters to Cyprus
01-Apr-25 - Airbus delivered the first two of 6 H145M helicopters to the National Guard of Cyprus #Cyprus
Ireland Orders Four 5-Bladed Airbus H145M Helicopters
10-Jan-25 - Republic of Ireland orders four H145M helicopters to Airbus UK #Ireland| More News ... |  |
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List of Operators of H145M / BK117D3M |
| Years | Model | Org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019- | H145D3 |  Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH | |
| 2023- |  Ethniki Froura | ||
| 2024- |  Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei | ||
| 2024- | Heeresflieger | ||
| 2026- |  Federale Politie / Police Fédérale | ||
| 2026- | Force Aérienne Belge / Luchtmacht | ||
| 2027 |  Aer Chór na hÉireann | ||
| 2027 |  Fuerzas Aeromóviles del Ejército de Tierra |
Global Distribution of H145M / BK117D3M |
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Construction Numbers |
| C/N | Year | History | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20259 |  D-HCBS,YU-MUP | ||
| 21171 | 19-57 | ||
| 21249 | 19-55 | ||
| 21252 | 19-56 | ||
| 21271 | 19-60 | ||
| 21308 | 2024 | 75+54,D-HBTA | |
| 21324 | 2024 | 75+56,D-HBTT | |
| 21365 | 2024 | 19-58 | |
| 21418 | 2025 | 75+04,D-HADG | |
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