Airbus Helicopters EC135 (now H135)

Mitchell 🇺🇸

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Picking up a trauma at Twin Co. Galax, VA

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Aircraft

EC135 (now H135) EC35

Life-Guard (Carilion Clinic/Trauma Center) air ambulance/medevac livery

N135VV

Registration

Airline

Life-Guard / Carilion Clinic (air ambulance operator)

Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Heli Hero, Livery Legend, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Great profile of the medevac chopper; open hatch adds interest, but the sloped grass slightly tilts the composition.

Insights

Aviation History

The EC135/H135 is one of the world’s most popular light twin-engine helicopters for EMS, police, and light-utility roles with over 1300 delivered globally.

Fleet Rarity

Very common in the medevac sector; one of the standard types for EMS in North America and Europe.

Record Flights

Commonly used for rapid response in air medical transport missions.

Safety & Events

Generally has an excellent safety record for air ambulance operations.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread service as of 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B2 or Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 (varies by sub-model)

Engine

12.16 meters

Length

620 km

Range

254 km/h

Speed

6 persons (including crew and patients)

Capacity

2980 kg

MTOW

3.51 meters

Height

EC135/H135 typically ICAO Chapter 8/Stage 3, approx. 87 dB SEL at takeoff

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