The Eurocopter EC135 is a mid-size helicopter designed and manufactured by Eurocopter. It has been in production since 1994 and has a base price of $3.9 million dollars. As of 2018, more than 1,300 EC135 aircraft have been delivered to 60 different countries. The aircraft is primarily used for emergency medical services, but is also used for corporate transport, law enforcement, offshore wind, and military flight training. The EC135 is used by a range of military and government operators in Australia, Brazil, Germany, Morocco, Nigeria, Canada, Norway, and many more. Comparable aircraft include the AgustaWestland AW109, Bell 427, MD Explorer, and the Bell GlobalRanger.
Model No :
Eurocopter Ec135
Manufacturer :
Eurocopter
Country :
France
Manufactured :
1994 to: Present
ICAO :
NA
Avionics :
Avionique Nouvelle glass cockpit
Engine :
2 X Turbomeca Arrius 2B turboshafts
Power :
634 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
137 knots - 254 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
335 Nautical Miles - 620 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
2.21 nautical mile / gallon - 1.081 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
10,000 feet
Rate of Climb :
1500 feet/minute - 7.62metre/second
Take Off Distance :
NA
Landing Distance :
NA
Max Tak eOff Weight :
2,910 Kg - 6,415 lbs
Max Payload :
1,455 Kg - 3,208 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
175 gallon - 662 litre
Baggage Volume :
1.1 m3 / 39 ft3
Seats Economy/General Class :
7 seats
Seats Business Class :
0
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
1.26 metre - 4.13 feet
Cabin Width :
1.5 metre - 4.92 feet
Cabin Length :
3.5 metre - 11.48 feet
Exterior Length :
10.2 metre - 33.46 feet
Tail Height :
NA
Fuselage Diameter :
NA
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
10.2 metre - 33.46 feet
The EC135 is powered by two Turbomeca Arrius 2B turboshaft engines that provide 634 horsepower. This allows the aircraft to travel at a top speed of 137 knots for a maximum range of 335 nautical miles. It also utilizes the Avionique Nouvelle glass cockpit avionics system. The EC135’s rate of climb is 1,500 feet per minute and its service ceiling is 10,000 feet. It has a fuel tank capacity of 175 gallons and its fuel economy is 2.21 nautical miles per gallon. It is crewed by one pilot and can accommodate up to seven passengers. Many variants of the EC135 exist including the EC135 P1, EC135 T3, ACH135, and more.
Eurocopter (now known as Airbus Helicopters), the manufacturer of the EC135, is the helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus. The company is a leading producer of
civil helicopters and the most prolific manufacturer in the industry in terms of revenue and turbine helicopter deliveries. Airbus Helicopters provides helicopter spare parts, tools, and ground support equipment to civil, commercial, and military aircraft. The company’s main production facility and headquarters are at Marseille Provence Airport in Marignane, France, and a second main production facility is in Donauworth, Germany. Additional production plants are in Brazil, Australia, Spain, Romania, and the United States.
