EC-135 T2+

Taipan 42 training helicopter in the vicinity of Jervis bay, NSW.

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

TypeTraining helicopter
ManufacturerAirbus Helicopters
OriginGermany
Number ordered15
First delivered31 March 2016
First flight16 January 2015 (N52-001)
Length5.87 metres
Height3.35 metres
Widtd1.56 metres
Weights
  • 2910 kg (maximum)
  • 1130 kg (maximum cargo)
Speed155 knots
Crew2 x Navy pilots
or
1 x Navy pilot
1 x Maritime aviation warfare officer 
2 x Sensor operator aircrewman  
Engines2 x Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 turboshaft engines
Operated by723 Squadron

Function

Training