Airbus’ light, twin-engine H135 is equipped with the most advanced technologies available, including Airbus Helicopters’ own Helionix® avionics suite. Operated by customers around the world, it has a well-earned reputation for excellent performance, endurance, reliability, and versatility.

Technical Description

Metric

Performance

Maximum speed (VNE) 252 km/h
Max range (with std. fuel tank) 633km
Max endurance (with std fuel tank) 3h 36 min
Hover ceiling OGE (ISA) 2,195 m
Performance data @ MTOW Max speed: 259 km/h

Dimensions

Length (D-value) 12.26 m
Height 3.90 m
Main rotor diameter 10.40 m

Characteristics

Engine type 2 x SAFRAN ARRIUS 2B2 Plus or Pratt & Whitney PW206B3
Max takeoff weight / With AGW 2,980 kg / 3,100kg
Useful load 1,418 kg
Sling capacity 1,200 kg
Passenger capacity* 1 or 2 pilots + up to 5/6 passengers
Imperial

Performance

Maximum speed (VNE) 136 Kts
Max range (with std. fuel tank) 342 NM
Max endurance (with std fuel tank) 3h 36 min
Hover ceiling OGE (ISA) 7,200 ft
Performance data @ MTOW 140 kts

Dimensions

Length (D-value) 40.22 ft
Height 12.8 ft
Main rotor diametrer 34.10 ft

Characteristics

Engine type 2 x SAFFRAN ARRIUS 2B2 Plus or Pratt & Whitney PW206B3
MTOW / With AGW 6,570 Ib / 6,834 Ib
Useful load 3,124 Ib
Sling capacity 2,646 IB
Passenger capacity* 1 or 2 pilots + up to 5/6 passengers

*A high-density seating configuration is also available and can accommodate up to 6/7 passengers.

Configurations

Five seats for passenger transport

Five seats for passenger transport

HEMS

 

HEMS H135

Various configurations for helicopter emergency medical services are possible, depending on operators' needs. A sample layout of two pilots, stretcher, and two medical attendants leaves sufficient space to administer care and easily load/unload the patient. 

Police surveillance

Police surveillance

Training

Training

Documents

Infographics

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Did you know?

 
Total H135 family civil helicopters deliveredOver 1,500
Total H135 family civil flight hours7 million
CustomersMore than 325 in more than 66 countries
Number of H135s in EMS configuration currently in service worldwideMore than 670

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