AIRCRAFT BRIEF
The Eurocopter EC135 (now Airbus H135) is a twin-engine light utility helicopter that first flew in 1994 and entered service in 1996. Developed from the MBB Bo 108 prototype, it features an innovative four-blade hingeless composite main rotor and a Fenestron enclosed tail rotor, making it the quietest helicopter in its class. Over 1,400 have been delivered to 300 operators in 60 countries, primarily serving in EMS, law enforcement, and corporate transport roles.
SPECIFICATIONS
- manufacturer
- Eurocopter (Airbus Helicopters)
- first Flight
- 1994
- role
- Light twin utility helicopter
- crew
- 1–2 pilots + 6 passengers
- engines
- 2x Turbomeca Arrius 2B1 (583 shp each)
- max Speed
- 287 km/h (155 kts)
- range
- 620 km (335 nmi)
- ceiling
- 20,000 ft
- weight
- 2,835 kg (MTOW)