Airbus H135
The Real Aircraft
The Airbus H135 (formerly Eurocopter EC135) is a twin-engine light utility helicopter used extensively for emergency medical services, law enforcement, and corporate transport. Its Fenestron shrouded tail rotor makes it one of the quietest helicopters in its class.
Key Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Airbus Helicopters
- First Flight: February 15, 1994 (as EC135)
- Type: Twin-engine light utility helicopter
- Engines: 2× Turbomeca Arrius 2B2Plus (621 shp each)
- Cruise Speed: 254 km/h (137 kts)
- Range: 615 km (332 nmi)
- Passengers: 6-7
- Ceiling: 6,096 m (20,000 ft)
The H135 is one of the world’s most popular EMS helicopters thanks to its large cabin, excellent visibility, low vibration, and Fenestron tail rotor which makes it safe for ground personnel. Over 1,400 have been delivered worldwide.
The Simulation
The Hype Performance Group H135 was the first study-level helicopter for MSFS and remains one of the most detailed.
Features:
- Deep Systems Simulation: FADEC, electrical, hydraulic systems fully modeled
- Custom Flight Model: Authentic helicopter physics
- Fully Functional Glass Cockpit: Garmin G500H integration
- HEMS Operations: EMS equipment and configurations
- Custom Sound Design: Recorded from real H135
- Failure Simulation: Comprehensive failure system
- Compatible with MSFS 2020/2024
Developer: Hype Performance Group
Developer
Hype Performance Group pioneered study-level helicopters for MSFS.
See Also
- HPG H145 - Larger sibling
- Cowan Simulation H125 - Alternative utility helicopter