Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
Highlights include SP/DP IFR, PBH and SBH transferrable, cargo hook, emergency float system with raft, main gearbox time remaining of 3,085 hours, Safran Arrius 2B1A engines, dual controls, dual VHF and NAV transceivers, ELT, dual MFDs for pilot and co-pilot, audio system, DME, EGPWS, ADF, transponder, satellite phone, moving map, attitude and heading reference system, radio altimeter, GPS, VHF FM transceiver, autopilot and AFCS upgrade kit, 2 AHRS and 2 magnetometers, fuel management system, rotor blade folding provisions, rotor brake, bleed air heating, cargo compartment separation, engine fire extinguishing, emergency battery pack, search and fixed landing lights with white strobes, and wire strike protection system. RP for floats is negotiable.
About this Model
Overview
The Airbus EC135 is a light, twin-engine helicopter designed around low external noise, straightforward single-pilot operations (where approved), and a versatile cabin that can be configured for passengers, medical equipment, or mission systems. It is commonly selected where a balance of safety redundancy, urban/community acceptance, and rapid reconfiguration matters more than outright payload or long-range cruise performance.
Mission Fit
The EC135 tends to fit missions built around frequent legs, fast turnarounds, and operations into space-constrained sites such as hospital pads, city heliports, and remote clearings. It is less suited when the mission is dominated by maximum payload, long overwater legs, or sustained hot-and-high performance with a full cabin and large fuel reserves.
Cabin
Cabin layout depends heavily on role. In passenger configurations, the EC135 typically provides club-style seating options with large doors that simplify boarding. In HEMS configurations, the cabin is shaped for medical access and equipment mounting, prioritizing caregiver working space and patient loading over passenger amenities. Noise and vibration levels are generally managed to support headset-free communication in some mission profiles, though comfort varies by interior package and rotor/engine variant.