Airbus Helicopters / Eurocopter H135 (formerly EC135)

18 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

Airbus Helicopters H135 (EC135) in service, likely for medical or police roles, captured in flight under an overcast sky.

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Aircraft

H135 (formerly EC135) EC135

Likely medical or police service, white livery with visible text

Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters / Eurocopter

Gear

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Popular light twin-engine helicopter for EMS, police, and utility work; first flight 1994.

Fleet Rarity

Common in EMS and police fleets worldwide; over 1,400 built.

Record Flights

Common in medical/emergency missions; no notable long-distance records.

Safety & Events

Has been involved in numerous medevac and police rescue missions.

Future Outlook

Continues in active production and service (as H135).

Specifications

2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B (or Turbomeca Arrius 2B2, dependent on variant)

Engine

Main rotor diameter: 10.2 m

Wingspan

12.16 m

Length

620 km

Range

254 km/h

Speed

Up to 7 (including crew); typically used for 1-2 crew and 2-3 passengers or medevac configuration

Capacity

2,980 kg

MTOW

3.51 m

Height

N/A (helicopter engines are rated by power, not thrust) — up to 857 shp (640 kW) per engine

Thrust

EC135 is known for low noise signature: 6.5 dB below ICAO limit

Noise