Mid Size Helicopters
Eurocopter EC 135 P2i
ICAO: EC35
Overview
The Eurocopter EC135 was introduced in the 1990s as a light twin-engine helicopter. Designed for emergency medical and public safety roles, it offers advanced avionics and quiet operation. The aircraft is widely used globally.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Turbomeca Arrius 2B2
- Engine type
- Turboshaft
- Power
- 2 × 633 shp · 472 kW
- Avionics
- Avionique Nouvelle glass cockpit, Helionix Avionics
- 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
- 11 ft 6 in · 3.50 m
- Exterior length
- 39 ft 11 in · 12.16 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
- 3,200 lb · 1,450 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 190 gal · 700 L · 600 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
- 2.21 nm/gal · 1.08 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 — twin-engine light utility helicopter
The EC135 first flew in 1994 and entered service in 1996. It features a Fenestron tail rotor and composite rotor blades. The aircraft is optimized for urban and emergency operations.
Two turboshaft engines producing approximately 700 shaft horsepower each power the EC135. Cruise speed approaches 140 knots (259 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 6,500 pounds (2,948 kg).
The EC135 has become a standard platform for air ambulance services. Its reliability and compact size support diverse missions. The helicopter remains in production under Airbus Helicopters branding.
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