Eurocopter EC135
Derived from Bo108
1994 · Twin-engine turbine helicopter
Twin-engine helicopter widely used amongst police, ambulance services and for executive transport. Originally developed by MBB from their Bo.108, was handed over to the new company Eurocopter in the 1990s incorporating the Fenestron tail rotor in the process. First flight achieved on February 15, 1994. The EC135 has been powered by a Turbomeca Arrius or by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206 and is equipped with a bearingless main rotor.
Manufactured at German site in Donauworth with first production aircraft (D-HQQQ) delivered on August 1st, 1996 to DRF. The 1000th EC135 was rolled out in 2011.
From January 1st, 2014 is known as Airbus Helicopters H135
Manufactured at German site in Donauworth with first production aircraft (D-HQQQ) delivered on August 1st, 1996 to DRF. The 1000th EC135 was rolled out in 2011.
From January 1st, 2014 is known as Airbus Helicopters H135
Derivatives & Versions
| EC135T1 | 1995 | Powered by two 435 kW (583 shp) Turbomeca Arrius 2B1/2B1A/2B1A1 |
| EC635T2 | 1995 | Military designation for EC135T1 |
| EC135P1 | 1996 | Powered by two 463 kW (621 shp) Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B |
| EC135P2 | 2001 | Introduced in 2001 is powered by two 463 kW (621 shp) Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B2 with increased thermodynamic and mechanic OEI ratings (128% OEI torque. |
| EC635P2 | 2001 | Military designation for EC135P2. |
| EC135T2 | 2002 | Powered by two 452 kW (606 shp) Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 |
| EC135P2+ | 2006 | Powered by two 463 kW (621 shp) Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B2 with FADEC, extended component time between overhaul (TBOs) and a change in the main transmission lubricating oil. |
| EC135T2+ | 2006 | Powered by two 473 kW (634 shp) Arrius 2B2 with FADEC and others upgrades. |
| EC635P2+ | 2007 | Military designation for EC135P2+ |
| EC635T2+ | 2007 | Military designation for EC135T2+ |
| EC635VIP | 2008 | Military VIP |
| EC135 Hermès | 2009 | “l’Hélicoptère par Hermès”, VVIP variant |
| TH-135 | 2009 | EC. |
| → EC135/H135 | 2014 | Airbus production. |