Airbus Helicopters H135 (formerly EC135)

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08 Aug 2026 · © Airphotophil

Airbus rescue helicopter at De Haan beach, Belgium.

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Aircraft

H135 (formerly EC135) EC35

SAMU 03 (French medical emergency)

F-HLCA

Registration

Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Nice crisp profile of the medevac helicopter, vehicles add context but clutter the background slightly.

Location

De Haan

51.2780, 3.0227

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Insights

Aviation History

Popular twin-engine light utility helicopter, widely used by EMS, police, and military operators worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Common model; hundreds in service worldwide, especially with European and Asian EMS operators.

Safety & Events

Has participated in numerous life-saving missions across Europe. The H135 fleet has an excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread use; upgrades and newer versions in production.

Specifications

2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B or Turbomeca Arrius 2B2

Engine

N/A (rotor diameter: 10.2 m)

Wingspan

12.16 m

Length

620 km

Range

254 km/h

Speed

6 persons (including crew); typical EMS config for 1-2 pilots, 2 medics, 1 patient

Capacity

2,980 kg

MTOW

3.51 m

Height

N/A (turboshaft; 2 × 463 kW each)

Thrust

87 dB SEL at 500 ft (ICAO Chapter 8 compliant)

Noise