Mid Size Helicopters
Eurocopter AS355
ICAO: AS55
Overview
The Eurocopter EC135 P2i is an improved variant of the EC135 series. Introduced in the 2010s, it incorporates enhanced engine performance and systems upgrades. The helicopter is widely used in emergency medical operations.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW206B
- Engine type
- Turboshaft
- Power
- 2 × 667 shp · 497 kW
- Avionics
- Avionique Nouvelle glass cockpit, SFIM automatic flight control system, Thales SMD45 dual screen vehicle and engine management system
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 7
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 4 ft 11 in · 1.50 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 2 in · 1.26 m
- Cabin length
- 11 ft 6 in · 3.50 m
- Exterior length
- 39 ft 8 in · 12.10 m
- Tail height
- 11 ft 6 in · 3.51 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 5 ft 1 in · 1.56 m
- Wing span
- 33 ft 6 in · 10.20 m
- Baggage volume
- 39 ft³ · 1.1 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 6,400 lb · 2,900 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 1,950 lb · 900 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 150 gal · 600 L · 400 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 137 kt · 158 mph · 254 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 343 nm · 390 mi · 640 km
- Fuel burn
- 2.26 nm/gal · 1.11 km/L
- Ceiling
- 20,000 ft · 6,100 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,500 ft/min · 8 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- —
- Landing distance
- —
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Operational Context
Eurocopter EC135 P2i — light twin-engine utility helicopter
The EC135 P2i entered service in 2011 as an upgraded version of earlier EC135 variants. Improvements focused on performance margins and reliability. The design retains the Fenestron tail rotor and compact footprint.
Two turboshaft engines producing approximately 750 shaft horsepower each power the helicopter. Cruise speed approaches 140 knots (259 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 6,600 pounds (2,993 kg).
The EC135 P2i is commonly used for air ambulance, police, and utility missions. Its quiet operation and maneuverability suit urban environments. Production continues under Airbus Helicopters branding.
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