Whole Aircraft Sale: airbus H135

Place of Origin France
Brand Name Eurocopter
Certification EASA/FAA
Model Number Eurocopter EC135
Minimum Order Quantity 1 EA
Price Please consult customer service
Delivery Time Please consult customer service
Payment Terms T/T
Product Details
Product Type Whole Aircraft / Complete Helicopter Aircraft Type Light Twin-Engine Helicopter
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters / Eurocopter Model EC135 / H135
First Flight 1994 Certification EASA / FAA / CAAC
Engine Type Twin-Engine Engine Control FADEC
Rotor System Bearingless Main Rotor Sale Type Whole Aircraft Sale
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Whole aircraft sale: Eurocopter EC135


The Eurocopter EC135 (now marketed as the Airbus H135) is a light twin-engine helicopter developed by Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter). It is widely used for emergency medical services (EMS), law enforcement, corporate transport, and offshore operations due to its compact size, advanced avionics, and reliability.


Key Features of the EC135 / H135


General Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Airbus Helicopters (originally Eurocopter)
  • First Flight: 1994
  • Certification: EASA / FAA / CAAC (global operations)

Capacity:

  • Pilot + 6-7 passengers (depending on configuration)
  • EMS: 1-2 patients + medical crew

Engines:

  • Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B2 or Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 (modern H135 uses Safran Arrius 2B2 Plus)
  • FADEC-equipped (full digital engine control)

Rotor System:

  • Fenestron tail rotor (reduces noise & improves safety)
  • Bearingless main rotor (lower maintenance)


2. Performance Data (EC135 T3 / H135)

Parameter Specification
Max Cruise Speed 150–155 knots (278–287 km/h)
Range 370–400 NM (685–740 km)
Service Ceiling 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
Max Takeoff Weight 2,980 kg (6,570 lbs)
Fuel Capacity 633 liters (167 US gal)


3. Avionics & Cockpit

  • Glass cockpit standard (typically Avionique Novespan or Garmin G5000H in newer models)
  • 4-axis autopilot (optional)
  • Helionix® avionics suite (in H135, reducing pilot workload)
  • Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible


Variants & Evolution

Model Key Features
EC135 P1/P2 Early models (Pratt & Whitney engines)
EC135 T1/T2 Turbomeca-powered versions
EC135 T3/H135 Upgraded engines, improved performance
H135 T4 (2024) Latest version with better hot & high performance


Common Uses & Operators

1. Emergency Medical Services (EMS / HEMS)

  • Leading air ambulance helicopter (used by ADAC Luftrettung, UK Air Ambulance)
  • Rear-loading clamshell doors for rapid patient access

2. Law Enforcement 

  • Europol, FBI use it for surveillance & patrol
  • FLIR cameras, searchlights, rappelling systems

3. Corporate & VIP Transport

  • Luxurious cabin configurations
  • Quiet operation (Fenestron reduces noise)

4. Offshore & Utility Work

  • Oil rig transport (short-range crew changes)
  • Power line inspection


Safety & Certification

  • Certified under EASA CS-27 / FAA Part 27
  • Crash-resistant fuel system
  • Low noise levels (Fenestron tail rotor)
  • Single-pilot IFR capable



Comparison with Competitors

Helicopter Engines Capacity Best For Price (New)
H135 Twin (Turbomeca/P&WC) 7 pax EMS ~$7M
Bell 429 Twin (P&WC) 8 pax Corporate, SAR ~$8M
Leonardo AW109 Twin (P&WC) 6-8 pax VIP, Offshore ~$7.5M


Why Choose the EC135/H135?

Best-in-class EMS helicopter (safety, cabin access)
Twin-engine redundancy (safer than single-engine)
Quiet operation (ideal for urban EMS)