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[[Image:Garda helicopter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Irish Garda Síochána Eurocopter EC 135]] |
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The '''EC 135''' is a twin-engine civil helicopter produced by [[Eurocopter]], widely used amongst police and ambulance services, and for executive transport. It is capable of flight under [[instrument flight rules]] (IFR). |
The '''EC 135''' is a twin-engine civil helicopter produced by [[Eurocopter]], widely used amongst police and ambulance services, and for executive transport. It is capable of flight under [[instrument flight rules]] (IFR). |
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Revision as of 17:58, 17 March 2006
The EC 135 is a twin-engine civil helicopter produced by Eurocopter, widely used amongst police and ambulance services, and for executive transport. It is capable of flight under instrument flight rules (IFR).
Specifications (EC 135)
General characteristics
- Crew: one pilot
- Capacity: up to seven passengers
- Length: 12.16 m (39 ft 11 in)
- Main rotor diameter: 10.20 m (33 ft 6 in)
- Height: 3.62 m (11 ft 11 in)
- Main rotor area: 81.7 m² (880 ft²)
- Empty: 1,465 kg (3,230 lb)
- Loaded: 2835 kg ( lb)
- Maximum takeoff: 2,835 kg (5,997 lb)
- Powerplant: 2x Turboméca Arrius 2B turboshafts, 435 kW (583 shp) each or 2x Pratt & Whitney 206B turboshafts.
Performance
- Maximum speed: 259 km/h (162 mph)
- Range: 595 km (372 miles)
- Service ceiling: 3,045 m (10,000 ft)
- Rate of climb: 457 m/min (1,500 ft/min)
- Main rotor loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
- Power/Mass: kW/kg ( hp/lb)
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Related content
Related development: MBB Bo 108
Comparable aircraft: Bell 427 - MD Helicopters Explorer
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