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EC635 H135M | |
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A EC635 of the Swiss Air Force in flight | |
Role | Light utility military helicopter |
National origin | Multinational |
Manufacturer | Eurocopter Airbus Helicopters |
Introduction | May 1998 |
Status | In Production, Active service |
Produced | 1998–present |
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]