The story
The Eurocopter EC135 is one of the most common air ambulance helicopters in the world. Light, fast, and designed for hospital rooftop landings. If you see one flying fast with lights on, someone's having a very bad day.
The EC135's Fenestron (shrouded tail rotor) makes it significantly quieter than traditional helicopters — important for hospital operations.
Quick answers
How do you identify a H135 (EC135)?
Shrouded tail rotor (Fenestron) is the instant giveaway. Skid landing gear. Very common in EMS role.
What does a H135 (EC135) sound like?
Fenestron (shrouded tail rotor) makes it distinctly quieter than open-tail-rotor helicopters.
How fast is the H135 (EC135)?
Top speed is 155 kts (VNE).
How many passengers does the H135 (EC135) carry?
Up to 7.
How far can the H135 (EC135) fly?
Range is about 343 nmi.
How big is the H135 (EC135)?
It is 33 ft 6 in (fuselage) long and 33 ft 6 in across the rotor.
When did the H135 (EC135) first fly?
Its first flight was in 1994.
How many H135 (EC135)s have been built?
1,400+ built.
How rare is a H135 (EC135) in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first H135 (EC135) catch is worth 25 points.
