Mid Size Helicopters
Eurocopter EC 135 P2i
ICAO: EC35
Overview
The Eurocopter EC130 is a light single-engine helicopter derived from the AS350. Introduced in the 1990s, it emphasizes passenger comfort and reduced noise. The aircraft is widely used in tourism and charter operations.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 turboshaft
- Engine type
- Turboshaft
- Power
- 847 shp · 632 kW
- Avionics
- VEMD
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 7
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 6 ft 2 in · 1.87 m
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 3 in · 1.30 m
- Cabin length
- 7 ft 2 in · 2.19 m
- Exterior length
- 41 ft 6 in · 12.64 m
- Tail height
- 11 ft 10 in · 3.61 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 6 ft 8 in · 2.03 m
- Wing span
- 35 ft 1 in · 10.69 m
- Baggage volume
- 35 ft³ · 1.0 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 5,350 lb · 2,450 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 2,550 lb · 1,150 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 140 gal · 500 L · 400 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 155 kt · 178 mph · 287 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 347 nm · 400 mi · 640 km
- Fuel burn
- 2.66 nm/gal · 1.30 km/L
- Ceiling
- 23,000 ft · 7,000 m
- Rate of climb
- 2,290 ft/min · 12 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- —
- Landing distance
- —
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Operational Context
Eurocopter EC130 — single-engine passenger helicopter
The EC130 first flew in 1999 and entered service shortly thereafter. It incorporates a larger cabin and Fenestron tail rotor for noise reduction. The design supports high passenger visibility.
A single turboshaft engine producing approximately 850 shaft horsepower powers the EC130. Cruise speed approaches 135 knots (250 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg).
The EC130 has become popular for sightseeing and charter flights. Its cabin layout enhances passenger experience. The helicopter remains widely operated worldwide.
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