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
Height3.90 m
Main rotor diameter10.40 m

Characteristics

Engine type2 x SAFRAN ARRIUS 2B2 Plus or Pratt & Whitney PW206B3
Max takeoff weight / With AGW2,980 kg / 3,100kg
Useful load1,418 kg
Sling capacity1,200 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 @ MTOW140 kts

Dimensions

Length (D-value)40.22 ft
Height12.8 ft
Main rotor diametrer34.10 ft

Characteristics

Engine type2 x SAFFRAN ARRIUS 2B2 Plus or Pratt & Whitney PW206B3
MTOW / With AGW6,570 Ib / 6,834 Ib
Useful load3,124 Ib
Sling capacity2,646 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

Civil Range Brochure

Pdf5.45 MB

Civil Range Brochure

Brochure H135

Pdf10.04 MB

Brochure H135

Mission-Powerline Brochure

Pdf8.35 MB

Brochure Mission Powerline

Mission-HEMS Brochure

Pdf8.34 MB

LIFE SAVING

Mission Firefighting Brochure

Pdf8.47 MB

Firefighting

Mission Search and Rescue Brochure

Pdf11.15 MB

Brochure Mission Search and Rescue

Brochure LAW ENFORCEMENT

Pdf8.39 MB

Brochure LAW ENFORCEMENT

Infographics

H135_infographic
H135 Infographic

Jpg 5.6 MB

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

H135 in focus

H135 Guardia Civil

Missions

The multi-mission capabilities of the H135

H135 Policía Nacional

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