The EC 135 is a twin-engine IFR civil helicopter produced by Eurocopter, widely used amongst police and ambulance services, and for executive transport.

Specifications (EC 135, Arrius engines)

General characteristics

• Crew: one pilot
• Capacity: up to seven passengers
• Length: 12.16 m (39 ft 11 in)
• Main rotor diameter: 10.20 m (33 ft 6 in)
• Height: 3.62 m (11 ft 11 in)
• Main rotor area: 81.7 m² (880 ft²)
• Empty: 1,465 kg (3,230 lb)
• Loaded: kg ( lb)
• Maximum takeoff: 2,720 kg (5,997 lb)
• Powerplant: 2x Turboméca Arrius 2B 1 turboshafts, 435 kW (583 shp) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 259 km/h (162 mph)
• Range: 595 km (372 miles)
• Service ceiling: 3,045 m (10,000 ft)
• Rate of climb: 457 m/min (1,500 ft/min)
• Main rotor loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
• Power/Mass: kW/kg ( hp/lb)

External link

• EC 135 on manufacturer's website

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Comparable aircraft: Bell 427 - MD Helicopters Explorer

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