Capacity: up to seven passengers and one pilot or 1,455 kg (3,208 lb) payload
Length: 10.2 m (33 ft 6 in)
Height: 3.51 m (11 ft 6 in)
Empty weight: 1,455 kg (3,208 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 2,910 kg (6,415 lb) for EC135P2+/T2+ and 2,980 kg (6,570 lbs) for the H135
Powerplant: 2 × Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 turboshaft engines
or 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B turboshaft engines
Main rotor diameter: 10.2 m (33 ft 6 in)
Performance :
Never exceed speed: 287 km/h (178 mph, 155 kn)
Range: 635 km (395 mi, 343 nmi)
Service ceiling: 6,096 m (20,000 ft)
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This is the Airbus ACH135, the luxurious version of the H135. The aircraft was launched in the mid-1990s as a replacement for the aging Bo105, and when Airbus launched their ACH brand in 2017, the ACH135 was positioned as a premium offering in the light twin-engine segment, intended to provide an elevated level of customization, comfort, and performance to meet the expectations of VIP, corporate, and private owners.
Over the years, the H135 platform saw numerous enhancements, including engine upgrades and advancements in avionic systems, and these were often mirrored in the ACH135, given its positioning as a high-end, versatile, and capable aircraft. The focus on customization and luxury became more pronounced in the ACH135 variant, with the introduction of premium interiors, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved noise insulation. The base purchase price for a new Airbus ACH135 is $10 million before options, and the charter price is estimated at $2,500 to $4,000 per hour. Naturally, prices will vary depending on availability, fuel prices, ground fees, and more.
While the annual fixed cost is roughly $200,000 to $300,000, the average hourly operating cost is estimated at $1,250 to $2,000. Here is everything you need to know about the Airbus ACH135.
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