- DesignationSearch and Rescue
The technologically-advanced EC135 helicopter combines a wide, unobstructed cabin with Eurocopter's Fenestron® tail rotor and bearingless variable-speed main rotor for excellent performance, range and payload capacity - along with low-noise operation and multi-mission capability. Oversized sliding side doors and rear clamshell doors enable fast loading/unloading of passengers and equipment, with energy-absorbing crew and cabin seats installed as standard. In the U.S., EC135s are widely used by air medical services operators, and also are flown in support of the offshore oil/ gas industry and for law enforcement. In 2011 the EC135 gets even better, with an 88 lb useful load increase introduced as standard.
•Max weight: 6,503 lb.
•Capacity: 1 pilot + 6/7 passengers, or 2 pilots + 5/6 passengers.
•Powerplant: 2 Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 or 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B2.
•Fast cruise speed: 137 kts.