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logos: PHI Air Medical & Air MethodsAircraft operated by PHI and Air Methods under each company's FAA Part 135 On-Demand Air Carrier certificates

TECHNOLOGY

The EC 135's aerodynamic fuselage-constructed from the latest composite technologies-contributes to its excellent speed and range.


Its unique Bearingless Main Rotor and innovative Low Noise Fenestron™ tail rotor system...


...offers outstanding maneuverability as well as an exceptionally smooth and quiet ride. "Phase modulation" by unequal blade spacing makes fenestron™ sound "pleasant".


The cockpit can be either in conventional configuration or, with the "Avionique Nouvelle" glass cockpit.


MISSIONS

PASSENGER TRANSPORT The EC 135 provides an outstanding work environment.There is room for five in the VIP configuration or up to seven passengers plus the pilot when used as a corporate shuttle.Luxury materials and practical fittings combine with extremely low noise and vibration levels to create a pleasant professional atmosphere.


RESCUE This new generation of light-twin EMS helicopters was developed in close cooperation with doctors, rescue experts, designers and engineers and in compliance with the strictest guidelines of the JAR Part 27. Already in service worlwide, the EC 135 demonstrates its high standard and flexibility an the rescue and EMS business.


POLICE OPERATION Whatever action the mission requires, the EC 135 is the convincing solution to any problem. In accordance with the requirements of many police forces around the world, a wide range of equipment has been developed ensuring the flexibility and reliable mission capability.


POWER PLANT

EC 135P2
PRATT & WHITNEY PW 206B2 turbine engine
Power per engine in ISA, at sea level :
On 1 Engine kW ch shp
One Engine Inoperative (30sec. power) 609 828 816
One Engine Inoperative (2.0min. power) 580 789 777
One Engine Inoperative (MCP) 528 718 708
On 2 engines kW ch shp
Take-off power (TOP) 463 630 621
 Maximum continuous power (MCP) 419 570 562


EC 135T2
TURBOMECA Arrius 2B2 turbine engine
Power per engine in ISA, at sea level :
On 1 Engine kW ch shp
One Engine Inoperative (30sec. power) 609 828 816
One Engine Inoperative (2.0min. power) 580 789 777
One Engine Inoperative (MCP) 528 718 708
On 2 engines kW ch shp
Take-off power (TOP) 452 615 606
Maximum continuous power (MCP) 426 579 571
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