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EC635 H135M | |
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General information | |
Type | Light utility military helicopter |
National origin | Multinational |
Manufacturer | Eurocopter Airbus Helicopters |
Status | In Production, Active service |
Primary users | |
History | |
Manufactured | 1998–present |
Introduction date | May 1998 |
Developed from | Eurocopter EC135 |
The Eurocopter EC635 (now Airbus Helicopters H135M) is a multi-purpose light helicopter developed by Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) as a military version of the Eurocopter EC135. It is a twin-engined aircraft and can carry up to 8 people, including the pilot, and a range of military equipment or armaments. The helicopter is marketed for troop transport, medical evacuation, cargo transport, reconnaissance and surveillance and armed combat support missions.[1]