• Medical team to begin its treatment onsite; Result is improved life-saving rate and prognostic conditions of emergency patient, as well as shortened treatment period in postoperative stages.
• Minimized time loss; Fast arrival to the location of the patient and swift transport to the suitable medical center.
• Patient accepting medical centers can be selected from a wider choice of area.
• The ability to provide emergency medical care in remote areas and isolate islands.
• Wider rescue area in case of disaster. Prompt delivery of doctors and medical kits/materials is possible.

1. Medically equipped specialized helicopter capable of attending to critically ill patient.
2. Parking in or proximity to a medical institution capable of conducting highly-advanced medical treatment.
3. Take off within 3 to 5 minutes after call with professional doctor and nurse on board.
4. To conduct an appropriate medical care at the scene and during the flight to transport the patient to the condition-suitable advanced medical institution.

Doctor-Heli Operational Status as of March 2008:
- Operating medical facilities: 14 hospotals in 13 prefectures
- Number of operations (April 2007 to March 2008) : 5,263
- MD902 operating hospitals: 5

Lowest noise in its class

• The most quiet twin engine helicopter in the world
• Complaints from inhabitants are few

Safety aspects of NOTAR system

• Avoids all tail rotor related accidents
• High positioned main rotor ensures safe boarding/debording of patient

Wide cabin and easy-to-use EMS interrior

• Sufficient space allows Easy-access to patient
• Minimum vibration in all speed range reduce stress of patient

FADEC technology for quick start engine

• Capable of taking off in 2 minutes from starting the engine
• Capable of engine re-start in 30 seconds from shutdown

High reliability and Low operating cost

• Reliability based on 1000 hours a year flight assumption
• No major maintenance required other than annual inspection