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Proven, reliable
and truly multipurpose

The EC635, the military version of the EC135, is Eurocopter’s 3-ton class, twin-engine helicopter. With its highly sophisticated observation equipment, long endurance, wide array of communication systems and large variety of armament, the EC635 is perfectly suited for the modern battlefield. The stealth and no-hear distance of the EC635 allow it to remain undetected throughout its mission – a crucial aspect for surveillance and reconnaissance operations. 

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  The EC635 is the military counterpart of the EC135, a favorite worldwide. The EC635 builds upon this strong reference in terms of surveillance. Its compact size and low sound level make the EC635 a discreet ISTAR platform. Relying on an exhaustive kit of weaponry, this armed scout helicopter can perform missions on any end of the operational spectrum – armed reconnaissance, fire support to troops in contact (TIC), escort and destruction.
  
  

  The EC635 is a rapidly reconfigurable platform with an unmatched selection of options adapted to today’s battlefield requirements.
  

  The combination of TV, IR and NVG ensure that the EC635 can efficiently perform combat missions in adverse weather conditions day or night.

  Air-to-Ground missiles
  12 tube rocket launcher
  7 tube rocket launcher
  20 mm cannon pod
  12.7 mm machine gun pod

  

   

  The SAWS embeds:

  • A multipurpose mission computer
    
  • An EOS with IR/TV camera and laser range finder for observation and laser designator
    
  • A ballistic targeting system based on a HMSD
    
  • Two multi-purpose weapon carriers with slaving and release units
    
  • A choice of mixed weapon configuration
    

  Growth potential for :

  • laser-guided rockets
    
  • Air-to-Air missiles
    

   

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  For MEDEVAC / CASEVAC missions, the EC635 has a spacious and unobstructed cabin with a flat floor and rear access doors capable of loading and unloading stretchers and medical equipment.

  
  
  EC635 in Medical Evacuation mission: easy loading of the patient by the rear clamshell doors

  

   

  Important features:

  • Possible side and/or rear loading of patients;
    
  • Transport of 2 lying patient possible with high end state of the art stretcher systems; 
  • Possibility to install one Nato stretcher;
    
  • Foldable stretchers available for easy stowage;
    
  • Integration of basic medical equipments and devices up devices for intensive care.
    
  Cabin in Nato CASEVAC configuration

• Equipped with a state-of-the-art cockpit and the most advanced technologies, the EC635 provides optimal safety conditions for basic and advanced training. The benefits of the intuitive man-machine interface and the cutting-edge technologies allow pilots to efficiently evolve to more complex helicopters. The EC635 is easy to fly, requires minimal maintenance and provides low fuel consumption, translating in low operating costs and thus affordable training.

  The Ideal Military Advanced Training Helicopter

  Including Eurocopter innovations such as the Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD), which integrates a First Limit Indicator (FLI), the sophisticated avionics system of the EC635 ensures that pilots focus only on their mission. These technologies dramatically simplify the pilot’s workload and serve as a preparation for specialized and more complex helicopters. Design characteristics, such as the unobstructed windshield with an excellent field of view and the versatility provided by the hundreds of certified options, make the EC635 the best candidate for all training needs: from basic (conversion to type) to advanced (conversion to role).

• With its roomy cabin, the EC635 can accommodate long and bulky freight through the rear clamshell or side doors. In single pilot configuration, a 5.9 m³/208.38ft³ internal volume is available. The EC635 has the highest ratio of maximum take-off weight to useful load in its class.

  Fitted with an external hook, the EC635 is a real workhorse and can provide up to an additional 1,300kg/2,866lb sling load transport capacity with a take-off weight of 3,000kg/6,614lb. In addition, the large, unobstructed windshield allows for excellent visibility.

  Up to six passengers and two pilots can be installed in the EC635. This is one of the safest and most comfortable means of transportation for authorities and dignitaries.

  The sophisticated array of communications equipment for which the EC635 is certified also allows the onboard operator to interface with airborne and ground units as well as UAVs.