Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• Located in Bern, Switzerland; offered by Aero Asset. • 6,615 total airframe hours since new. • Equipped with Aerolite EMS kit, NVIS cockpit, hoist provisions, and inlet barrier filter. • Twin Pratt & Whitney PWC 206B2 engines (TSN: 7,568 & 7,253 hours). • Modern Garmin avionics suite: Dual GTN 750Xi, GTX 35R transponder, GTS 800 TAS/TCAS I, AT-1 FLARM, and EASA NVIS cockpit. • Tactical communications: analog VHF FM, digital TETRACOM, Polycom system, external antennas. • Mission-specific features: rescue hoist provision, usage/vibration monitoring, Garmin ACAS, extended/reinforced landing gear. • Swiss Aerolite EMS interior: medical floor, two crew seats, doctor seat, paramedic seat, stretcher, integrated oxygen/suction, soundproofing, and optional passenger interior. • Electrical/environmental upgrades: dual 200-amp generators, bleed air heating, dual AC power, USB charging, iPad holder. • Exterior: blue/yellow paint (repainted Jan 2025), retractable search/landing lights, pulsing recognition lights, wide sliding passenger doors, clamshell cargo doors. • Safety: engine fire system, portable extinguisher, windshield wiper system.
About this Model
Overview
The Airbus EC135P2 (H135 family) is a light, twin-engine rotorcraft commonly selected where low external footprint, predictable handling, and multi-mission adaptability matter more than long-range cruise. Typical roles include EMS, law enforcement, offshore support close to shore, corporate shuttle, and ab-initio to advanced rotorcraft training. The P2 variant is associated with FADEC-managed Turbomeca Arrius powerplants and is known for straightforward day-to-day operation when equipped to the mission (IFR, hoist, medical interior, or utility fit-outs).
Mission Fit
Mission suitability is strongest for short-to-medium legs with frequent cycles, rapid turns, and specialized equipment. Buyers typically prioritize dispatch reliability, noise footprint, and the ability to tailor interiors/avionics to the operating environment. If the mission routinely demands high gross weight in hot/high conditions, or sustained high-speed transit, larger platforms may provide more margin.
Cabin
Cabin experience depends heavily on configuration. EMS and public-safety aircraft are often optimized for equipment access and crew workflow rather than passenger comfort, while corporate layouts emphasize visibility, climate control, and cabin finish. The EC135’s cabin and clamshell/slider door arrangements (varies by configuration) support easy loading and flexible seating, but the overall space and baggage capacity remain in the light-twin class.