EC 135
Eurocopter EC 135 P2 of the German Police
Type	Light utility helicopter
Manufacturer	Eurocopter
Maiden flight	15 February 1994
Developed from	Bölkow Bo 105
Variants	Eurocopter EC 635

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). Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1288 × 966 pixel, file size: 142 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Description: Eurocopter EC 135 P2 Source: Stahlkocher File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... An aerospace manufacturer is a company or individual involved in the various aspects of designing, building, testing, selling, and maintaining aircraft, aircraft parts, missiles, rockets, and/or spacecraft. ... The Eurocopter Group is a global helicopter manufacturing and support company formed in 1992 from the merger of the helicopter divisions of French Aérospatiale and German DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG (DASA). ... The Maiden flight of an aircraft is the first occasion on which an aircraft leaves the ground of its own accord. ... is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... The Bo 105 is a light, twin-engine, multi-purpose utility helicopter developed by Bölkow of Stuttgart, Germany. ... Eurocopter EC 635 is a helicopter developed by Eurocopter. ... The Eurocopter Group is a global helicopter manufacturing and support company formed in 1992 from the merger of the helicopter divisions of French Aérospatiale and German DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG (DASA). ... An ambulance in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico A Helicopter used as an Ambulance. ... It has been suggested that Air traffic control#Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) be merged into this article or section. ...

Development

Bo 108 prototype

The EC 135 can trace its history back to before the formation of Eurocopter. It was started as the Bo 108 by MBB of Germany in the mid-eighties. A technology demonstrator flew for the first time on 15 October 1988, powered by two Allison 250-C20R engines. A second Bo 108 followed on 5th June 1991, this time with two Turboméca TM319-1b Arrius engines. Both these machines had a conventional tail rotor. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 655 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (800 × 732 pixel, file size: 112 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This picture may have usage restrictions -- MBB Bo 108 Source: Own picture -- Stahlkocher File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 655 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (800 × 732 pixel, file size: 112 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This picture may have usage restrictions -- MBB Bo 108 Source: Own picture -- Stahlkocher File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared... The Allison Engine Company was an aircraft engine manufacturer that was acquired by Rolls-Royce in 1995. ... The Rolls-Royce Model 250 is a highly successful turboshaft/turboprop engine family, originally started by a General Motors offshoot, the Allison Engine Company, in the early 60s. ... Founded in 1938, Turbomeca is one of the leading manufacturers of low and medium-power gas turbine for helicopters. ...

In late 1992, the design was revised with the introduction of the Fenestron tail rotor system. In contrast to other helicopters, the tail rotor blades have been integrated into the tailboom and as they are framed by the tailboom, the risk of an accident has been significantly reduced, especially during the difficult flight conditions encountered during aeromedical flight service. This revolutionary tail rotor system, combined with the fuselage's dimensions, means that the EC-135 aircraft has become hugely popular with aeromedical helicopter operators. Fenestron on Eurocopter EC120B A Fenestron (or Fantail) is a totally enclosed tail rotor of a helicopter that has a tail rotor configuration. ...

Two pre-production prototypes were built. They flew on 15 February and 16 April 1994, testing the Arrius 2B and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B engines. A third helicopter followed on 28 November 1994. Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) is a Canadian aircraft engine manufacturer. ...

Operational history

EC 135 of the German Army

The EC 135 made its US debut at the Heli Expo in January 1995 at Las Vegas. After over 1600 flight hours, European JAA certification was achieved on 16. June 1996, with FAA approval following on 31. July. Deliveries started on 1st August, when two helicopters (0005 and 0006) were handed over to Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht. The 100th EC 135 was handed over to the Bavarian police force in June 1999. By that time the worldwide fleet had clocked up around 30000 flight hours. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 607 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1398 × 1380 pixel, file size: 301 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Description: Eurocopter EC 135 Bundeswehr Source: Stahlkocher File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 607 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1398 × 1380 pixel, file size: 301 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Description: Eurocopter EC 135 Bundeswehr Source: Stahlkocher File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not... The German Army (German: [1], [IPA: heɐ]  ) is the land component of the Bundeswehr (Federal Defence Forces) of the Federal Republic of Germany. ... Vegas redirects here. ... The Joint Aviation Authorities, or JAA, is the predominant regulatory body for aviation in Europe. ... FAA may refer to: Federal Aviation Administration in the United States Fleet Air Arm in the UK Royal Navy Fuerza Aérea Argentina in Argentina This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Single pilot IFR certification was granted by the German LBA on December 2, 1999. Deliveries to the German Heeresflieger began on 13 September 2000 at the Waffenschule at Achum (Bückeburg). The EC 135 received single-pilot IFR certification from the UK CAA in December 2000. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the public corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of aviation in the UK. It was established in 1972. ...

In the autumn of 2000, Eurocopter announced the start of certification work for the Pratt & Whitney PW206B2, a version of the PW207 which offers improved single-engine performance and 30 second emergency power. The LBA certification was achieved with some delay on 10 July 2001, and the first EC 135 with the new engines was handed over to the Swedish National Police on 10 August 2001. Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) is a German government agency, under the control of the Federal Minister of Transport, Building and Housing. ...

The current world fleet leader in aircraft hours for this type is G-NESV (s/n 0067). This aircraft was delivered to the North East Air Support Unit in April 1999 and on 29th March 2007 it clocked up its 9000th hour. The North East Air Support Unit is the main aerial support for police forces in North East England. ...

Variants

EC-135 air ambulance of the Austrian Air Rescue service in Klagenfurt, Austria

EC 135 P1 

powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PW 206B. Later versions have the Center Panel Display System (CPDS).

EC 135 T1 

powered by two Turbomeca Arrius 2B1/2B1A/2B1A1. Later versions have the Center Panel Display System (CPDS).

EC 135 P2 

powered by two, 463 kW (621 shp) Pratt and Whitney Canada PW 206B2.

EC 135 T2 

powered by two, 472 kW (633 shp) Turbomeca Arrius 2B2.

EC 135 P2+ 

latest production version with the PW 206B2 engine, it has an increased maximum certified take-off weight (MCTOW) along with new power ratings based on a FADEC software upgrade, component time between overhaul (TBO) changes, and a change in the main transmission lubricating oil.[2]

EC 135 T2+ 

latest production version with the Arrius 2B2 engines, it has a MCTOW Upgrade along with new power ratings based on a FADEC software upgrade, component TBO changes, and a change in the main transmission lubricating oil.

EC 635 

military variant operated by Jordan.

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Operators

 Austria Image File history File links Flag_of_Austria. ...

• 25 EC 135 T1 & T2's in service with the Austrian Motorist & Touring Club (ÖAMTC) for air rescue purposes usually with a HEMS crew member and emergency physician on board. The helicopters serve the ÖAMTC Air Ambulance Services from 22 bases around Austria.^[1]
• 8 ordered by the Ministry of Interior in 2007.^[2]

 Australia Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ...

• 2 EC 135's in service, one private, the other with the Queensland Emergency Management Services in Brisbane.

 People's Republic of China For other uses, see Brisbane (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ...

• 2 ordered by the Shanghai Public Security Bureau in 2007 to be used for police air patrol and reconnaissance missions in Shanghai and during the 2008 Olympic Games due to some soccer matches being held in the city.^[3]

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• 7 EC 135 T2's in service & 1 on order with the Czech Police Aviation Department in Prague. 3 are for emergency medical service, 4 are for police missions and 1 will be for universal mission operations when it is delivered in 2008.^[4]
• 3 EC 135T2's and one EC 135 T1 in service DSA (Delta System Air) - privat air rescue

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• 2 in service with Medi-Heli Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS)
• 3 in service with Copterline as multipurpose Rescue Helicopters + 2 reserve helicopters. Equipped with NVG-night vision equipment, Spectrolab SX-16 Nightsun IFCO searchlight, Inframetrics Mark II-infrared camera, Bucher casualty stretcher and Bambi Bucket fire fighting system.
• 1 in service with Skärgårdshavets Helikoptertjänst Ab as intensive care transport helicopter.

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• 12 ordered by the French Gendarmerie in 2007 to replace its aging AS 350 Ecureuil fleet for police missions. Costing €233 million, the new helicopters are expected to be delivered by the end of 2008.^[5]
• 12 in service with Helicap in Paris and eight regional hospital centers in France performing emergency medical services.^[6]

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• 22 in service with the German Army Air Corps in Bückeburg for training purposes.
• 2 delivered in 2007 and 14 on order with the German Ministry of the Interior to replace the BO 105 in its "Orange Fleet" for air rescue duties in Germany. Deliveries are expected to by completed by 2009.^[7]
• 2 in service with the Hamburg Police Helicopter Squadron, replacing the retired BO 105 helicopters for law enforcement missions.^{[8] [9]}
• 22 in service with the Bundespolizei
• 9 in service with the Bavarian Police Helicopter Squadron:

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• 2 EC 135 T1's in service with the Greek Police in Athens.

 Hungary The Greek Police (Greek: ) is the police force of Greece. ... This article is about the capital of Greece. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Hungary. ...

• 1 in service with NAS Air Ambulance Pc. for air ambulance purposes

 Ireland Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ...

• 2 EC 135 P2 helicopters are in service with the Irish Air Corps for pilot training, emergency medical services and army support.^[10]
• 1 EC 135 T1 is in service with the Irish Police (Garda Síochána), based with their Air Support Unit in Baldonnel and used for police support missions in Dublin.^[11]

 Lithuania The Irish Air Corps (in Irish: Aer Chór na hÉireann) provides the air defence function of Oglaigh na hÉireann (the Irish Defence Forces), in support of the Army and Naval Service, together with such other roles as may be assigned by the Government (e. ... Garda Síochána na hÉireann (pronounced ; Irish for Peace Guard of Ireland, often rendered[1] as The Guardians of the Peace of Ireland) is the police force of the Republic of Ireland. ... Casement Aerodrome or Baldonnel Aerodrome (IATA: N/A, ICAO: EIME) is an airfield to the south west of Dublin, Ireland situated off the N7 main road route to the south and south west. ... Dublin city centre at night WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Statistics Province: Leinster County: Dáil Éireann: Dublin Central, Dublin North Central, Dublin North East, Dublin North West, Dublin South Central, Dublin South East European Parliament: Dublin Dialling Code: +353 1 Postal District(s): D1-24, D6W Area: 114. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Lithuania. ...

• 2 in service with the Lithuanian Border Guard for border patrol operations at the eastern frontier with Belarus.^[12]

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• 3 in service with Transportes Aéreos Pegaso operating from Ciudad del Carmen and serving the PEMEX offshore oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.^[13]

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• 4 serve as air ambulances in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Nijmegen and Groningen.

 Norway Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ...

• The Norwegian Air Ambulance have 8 EC 135 in service.

 Poland Image File history File links Flag_of_Poland. ...

• Polish Lotnictwo Pogotowia Ratunkowego ( Medical Air Service )bought 23 EC 135 in 2007.

 Romania Image File history File links Flag_of_Romania. ...

• 3 in service with the Romanian Ministry of Interior, two being equipped for police missions and the third being equipped for emergency medical service.^[14]

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• 4 ordered by INAER to be delivered between 2007 and 2009 and will be used for emergency medical service operations. ^[15]
• 4 ordered by the Spanish Ministry of Defence in 2007 for the Unidad Militar de Emergencias (UME), a new Spanish Armed Forces unit.^[16]

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• 7 in service with the Swedish Police and equipped with night vision equipment, infrared camera, searchlight, exterior loudspeaker, emergency floats, rescue winch and casualty stretcher. The helicopters are used for law enforcement, ground patrol and air rescue missions across Sweden.^[17]

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• 2 on order with the Swiss Air Force for Federal Air Transport Services, expected to be delivered between March 2008 & December 2009.^[18]

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• 1 in service with Falcon Aviation Services.^[19]

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• 2 in service for the Scottish Ambulance Service, operated under contract by Gama Aviation.
• 1 in service with Surrey Police.
• 1 in service with Strathclyde Police.
• 1 in service for the police forces in the north east of England.
• 1 in service for Merseyside Police.^[20]
• 1 in service for Lancashire Constabulary.

 United States Two Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based ambulances of the Scottish Ambulance Service The Scottish Ambulance Service serves all of Scotland and is a special health board funded directly by the health department of the Scottish Executive. ... Gama Aviation Ltd is an executive airline based in the United Kingdom. ... Surrey Police is the Home Office police force the county of Surrey in the south of England The force is lead by Chief Constable Bob Quick and has its headquarters at Mount Browne, Guildford, Surrey. ... Strathclyde Police is the police force for the Scottish council areas of Argyll and Bute, City of Glasgow, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ...

• 10 in service with Air Methods for air ambulance purposes
• 10 in service with CJ Systems Aviation Group for Air Medical Service operations.^[21]
• 8 ordered by Era Helicopters in 2007 for oil & gas support in the Gulf of Mexico.^[22]
• 10 EC 135 P2 helicopters in service with PHI for air medical duties and offshore energy sector support.^[23]

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Incidents

An Air Methods Corporation EC 135 crashed on 10th January 2005 after delivering a patient in Washington, D.C., killing the pilot and a paramedic whilst seriously injuring a nurse. The wreckage of the helicopter was recovered from the Potomac River.^[24] A Bell 412 operated by Mercy Air, a subsidiary of Air Methods Air Methods, Corp. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... The Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, located along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States (USA). ...

Specifications (EC 135)

EC-135 at Glasgow City Heliport, owned and operated by Bond Helicopters, UK

General characteristics

• Crew: 1 pilot
• Capacity: up to seven passengers
• Length: 12.16 m (39 ft 11 in)
• Rotor diameter: 10.20 m (33 ft 6 in)
• Height: 3.62 m (11 ft 11 in)
• Disc area: 81.7 m² (880 ft²)
• Empty weight: 1,465 kg (3,230 lb)
• Loaded weight: 2,835 kg (lb)
• Useful load: 920 kg (2030 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 2,835 kg (5,997 lb)
• Powerplant: 2× Turbomeca Arrius 2B or Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B turboshafts, 435 kW (583 shp) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 259 km/h (162 mph)
• Range: 595 km (372 mi)
• Rate of climb: 7.62 m/s (1,500 ft/min)

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References

http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/publications/bulletins/september_2003/corrigendum_023918.cfm

External links

• Eurocopter - EC 135
• RTH.info - Eurocopter EC 135 (in German)

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