Eurocopter EC135

The twin-engine helicopter built for emergency and public service missions.

Overview

Eurocopter France ICAO: EC35 1995–Present Active $3.9 million

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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