LEGO Technic 42145 Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter detailed building review

The LEGO Technic 42145 Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter is the biggest Technic release for the 2nd half year of 2022. It is motorized but no smart device is required, and it is filled with cool mechanical functions, let's see the details!

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[klausM]

I definitely did'nt expect the individual blade pitch control being realized in a Technic set. The complexity of the assembly seems to push the envelope of what can be achieved using LEGO parts in terms of rigidity and precision. Thanks for the detailed review.

[mssm]

The pitch control mechanism has to be one of the most impressive mechanical contraptions Lego has ever released. Just loving it.

[iikpsyt]

I hope Lego doesn’t cancel this one too because there is a version of it used in some militaries.

[mxes]

a LEGO Technic set with actual technic functions? I'm absolutely impressed

[Egonk]

Wow I actually like the realistic controlling from inside the cockpit. Since long time, this is something new in the Lego world and really refreshing to see that Lego is not always making the same old gear boxes stuff like in every single car.

[joakimramstad]

As a professional helicopter pilot, I have so say I’m thrilled about this one! Agreed regarding the pedals and yaw, and the details behind the control inputs is just awesome😃 Really cool they managed to put this together!

[MrKlawUK]

this is the most interesting pure technic build in a while. Love the complex linkages for the pitch control. All these different functions being simultaeously powered from one motor makes me want a technic robot arm like the Tomy Armatron back from the 80s (also entirely mechanical powered by a single motor).

[PhoenixClank]

Now the only question left is: why does it need to be an Airbus? This model is all about the functionality, looks are very obviously secondary. I doubt Airbus holds a patent on the swashplate mechanism, so why couldn't this just have been a non-licensed, generic helicopter?

[TheChristmasWarrior]

This feels like the best of two technic worlds: jam packed with functions, but it isn’t too harsh on the eye either

[johncollins]

The engineering and design of this is incredible. It looks like a must have

[drunkenmasterii]

What an awesome set! I’m not really a fan of Technic, but this is the type of sets that makes the Technic system shine.

[Treatyse]

My 9 year old is building this right now. This was very helpful. Thank you.

[ZEROBRICKS]

Thanks for the epic review! I'm really liking this set, I think it really captures the essence of Technic. Might get one myself!

[brixiu]

Just bought this set (my first large technic set) and I couldn't be more satisfied with it. The build, mechanism, and aesthetics are all great.

[dusty]

I still have my original 8856 rescue helicopter from my childhood, and this is the first set I've seen that feels like a true successor to that one.

[thespasticninja]

Thought the exact same with the osprey, but this model looks fantastic watching it being built with all the linkages to affect the rotor was beautiful, my father was an avionics engineer so im certain he'll love this mechanism

[systemyt]

The blade control is a crazy mechanism, very impressive. It might be interesting running it with a smoke machine to see how much effect if any the angles have.

[tomde]

Thank you for your fantastic reviews Balasz. Whenever a new set comes out, I'm waiting for your reviews, as they have a perfect mix of technical details and relevant informations about the set. It still feels honest and independent, although the sets are provided by Lego. I hope you can keep this attidude :)

[McKrushi]

Thx for the great review.
I think the 'problem' might be, that this model resides in a very technical corner of the So while it - in my opinion - is a realy great set and nails the design-goal, less playability (as a wheel loader for example) and less good looking + not-being-a-car reduces the circle of potential buyers to the, I guess relatively small, group of pure technical enthusiasts or 'idealists'.
But even if it's not the selling blockbuster it's definitely neccessary to complete the whole roundup.

And I'm a total fan of the neon yellow. We need more panels in this color! :D

[dodgeinterceptor]

Great review as always, thank you for doing that. In my opinion this is the new benchmark for LEGO Technic aircraft because it includes stunning and authentic functions like the collective and cyclic pitch control.