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Eurocopter EC135 / Airbus H135 Light-Twin Helicopter Family

The Airbus H135 is a light twin-engine helicopter family that first flew as the Eurocopter EC135 in 1994. Its bearingless main rotor, shrouded Fenestron tail rotor, compact footprint, and alternative twin-turboshaft installations support emergency medical, utility, law-enforcement, corporate, offshore, and military-training missions. The EC135 and H135 names describe the same continuously developed family.

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Identity

Aliases
Eurocopter EC135EC135Airbus EC135H135EC635H135MJuno HT1CT-153 Juno
Family Name
Airbus H135
Full Name
Eurocopter EC135 / Airbus H135 Light-Twin Helicopter Family
Roles
businessutilitytrainermilitaryair_ambulance
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
rotorcraft
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtol
Description
The Airbus H135 is a light twin-engine helicopter family that first flew as the Eurocopter EC135 in 1994. Its bearingless main rotor, shrouded Fenestron tail rotor, compact footprint, and alternative twin-turboshaft installations support emergency medical, utility, law-enforcement, corporate, offshore, and military-training missions. The EC135 and H135 names describe the same continuously developed family.
First Flight Year
1,994
Manufacturer
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    H135 / EC135 T3 — Arrius option
    Notes
    Applies to the current T3 branch. Earlier T1 and T2 family members are intentionally outside this configuration.
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    H135 / EC135 P3 — PW206B3 option
    Notes
    Applies to the current P3 branch. Earlier P1 and P2 family members are intentionally outside this configuration.

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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 23:39:48 UTC
Updated Time
July 30, 2026 at 03:56:36 UTC