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)

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

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 & Police

• Europol, FBI, UK Police 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

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/police)