Eurocopter EC-135

Performance:

• Engines:
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B or PW206C, or
  • Safran (Turbomeca) Arrius 2B2 turboshaft engines.
• Maximum Speed: 287 km/h (178 mph, 155 knots).
• Cruise Speed: 254 km/h (158 mph, 137 knots).
• Range: 635 km (395 miles, 343 nautical miles).
• Service Ceiling: 6,096 meters (20,000 feet).
• Rate of Climb: 7.5 m/s (1,480 ft/min).
• Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 2,980 kg (6,570 lbs).

Capacity & Dimensions:

• Crew: 1–2 pilots.
• Passengers: Up to 7 passengers (VIP configuration) or two stretchers + medical crew (EMS configuration).
• Length (with rotors): 12.16 meters (39 ft 11 in).
• Height: 3.51 meters (11 ft 6 in).
• Main Rotor Diameter: 10.2 meters (33 ft 6 in).

Avionics & Cockpit:

• Full glass cockpit with Garmin G500H or Helionix avionics suite.
• FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) for optimized engine management.
• Autopilot and advanced navigation for IFR operations.
• Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatibility for night missions.
• Helionix avionics (in newer versions) improve situational awareness and pilot workload reduction.

Safety & Reliability:

• Fenestron® tail rotor for reduced noise, improved safety, and better performance in confined spaces.
• Energy-absorbing fuselage and crash-resistant fuel system for enhanced survivability.
• Dual-engine redundancy, making it ideal for operations over water and urban areas.
• Highly maneuverable, even in high-altitude and hot weather conditions.