Design Eurocopter EC135

cockpit of ec135, may 2008

the ec135 twin-engine rotorcraft. can alternatively powered pair of turbomeca arrius 2b or pratt & whitney canada pw206b engines, dependent on customer s preference. main rotor of four-bladed, hingeless fiber-composite design; progressive improvements main rotor have increased performance , reduced maintenance costs since type s introduction. ec135 holds distinction of being quietest helicopter in class, featuring anti-resonance isolation system dampen vibration main rotor. type s fenestron anti-torque device can actively regulated via hi nr rotor optimization mode, provides greater controllability during higher weight take-off , landings. capable of performing category operations throughout full flight envelope.

the ec135 can equipped either conventional flight deck or avionique novelle glass cockpit – latter allows single pilot instrument flight rules operation. glass cockpit equipped several liquid-crystal displays, including 2 sextant smd45 displays , central panel display. main avionics suite supplied thales group; ec135 can outfitted various avionics suites manufacturers such russian firm transas aviation , british firm britannia 2000. newer h135 model can equipped four-axis autopilot, included part of helionix avionics suite; suite provides h135 greater level of commonality several other airbus helicopters-produced rotorcraft including h145, h160 , h175. earlier versions of ec135 equipped three-axis autopilot integrated stability augmentation; featuring first limit indicator (fli), simplifying engine , torque monitoring. cockpit touch screens can optionally installed.

an ec135 of german brandenburg state police

various cabin , cockpit configurations available ec135, depending on role performed , operator s preferences. can hold 5 passengers , pilot when configured standard executive interior, or 7 passengers in dense corporate interior. modular multi-role interiors allow main cabin area changed , re-equipped available. main cabin of ec135 accessed either large doors on either side of cabin, or clamshell doors located @ rear of cabin, directly underneath aircraft s tail boom; clamshell doors particularly attractive emergency medical services (ems) , cargo operators. various medical facilities can installed in cabin, such in-flight intensive care stations (including resuscitation functionality), incubators, , hygiene-convenient flooring. in mountain rescue configuration, cabin can simultaneously accommodate 2 stretchers pilot, anaesthetist, winch operator, mechanic , mountain rescue specialist.

airbus helicopters has promoted airframe s various configurations possessing unique adaptability various missions, including utility work, commercial transportation, , training roles. equipment law enforcement role include external loudspeakers, rappelling system, search lights laser pointers, left or right-mounted hoists, , electro-optical sensors. offshore oil & gas operations, rotorcraft can fitted weather/search radars, emergency floatation aids (including automated external life raft), energy-absorbent seating, class-d certified external hoists, , crash-resistant fuel cells. external hook can installed carry underslung loads of 272 kg cargo missions. in training capacity, features such light aircraft recording system (for post-flight analysis), intuitive human-machine interface, specific training modules, , one-engine inoperative training mode, , full ground simulators, may selected.