Military Helicopters
Eurocopter AS550 C3 Fennec
ICAO: AS50
Overview
The Eurocopter EC 635 is a military development of the EC135 family. Introduced in the 2000s, it supports pilot training and light transport missions. The helicopter emphasizes versatility and modern avionics.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW206B2
- Engine type
- Turboshaft
- Power
- 2 × 817 shp · 609 kW
- Avionics
- THALES Avionique Nouvelle glass cockpit
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 8
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 4 ft 11 in · 1.50 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 2 in · 1.26 m
- Cabin length
- 13 ft 1 in · 4.00 m
- Exterior length
- 40 ft 0 in · 12.19 m
- Tail height
- 11 ft 11 in · 3.62 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 5 ft 1 in · 1.56 m
- Wing span
- 33 ft 6 in · 10.20 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 6,850 lb · 3,100 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 3,000 lb · 1,350 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 180 gal · 700 L · 500 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 140 kt · 161 mph · 259 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 350 nm · 400 mi · 650 km
- Fuel burn
- 2.28 nm/gal · 1.12 km/L
- Ceiling
- 19,997 ft · 6,100 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,150 ft/min · 11 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- —
- Landing distance
- —
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Operational Context
Eurocopter EC 635 — light military helicopter
The EC 635 first flew in the early 2000s and entered service shortly thereafter. It retains the compact design and Fenestron tail rotor of the EC135. The aircraft can be configured for training or light mission tasks.
Two turboshaft engines producing approximately 700 shaft horsepower each power the helicopter. Cruise speed approaches 140 knots (259 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 6,500 pounds (2,948 kg).
The EC 635 has been adopted by several military operators. Its flexibility allows adaptation for surveillance and utility missions. The helicopter remains in service internationally.
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