The EC-135 T2+ is a military training helicopter that offers a glass cockpit, high visibility, a multi-axis auto-pilot, and other advanced technologies to help instructors perform training missions. The EC-135 offers the performance and safety of a twin-engine helicopter that provides the ideal preparation for operational helicopter types.
A total of 15 EC-135 helicopters are operated by Navy, Army and civilian instructors, based at HMAS Albatross in state of the art training facilities.
Specifications
- Type: training helicopter
- Manufacturer: Airbus Helicopters
- Origin: Germany
- Number ordered: 15
- First delivered: 31 March 2016
- First flight: 16 January 2015 (N52-001)
- Length: 5.87 metres
- Height: 3.35 metres
- Width: 1.56 metres
- Weights:
- 2,910 kg (maximum)
- 1,130 kg (maximum cargo)
- Speed: 155 knots
- Crew: 2 Navy pilots or 1 Navy pilot, 1 maritime aviation warfare officer and 2 sensor operator aircrewmen
- Engines: 2 Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 turboshaft engines
- Operated by: 723 Squadron
Function
Training