Comparison of Eurocopter EC135 and MD Explorer

Attribute	Eurocopter EC135 ×	MD Explorer ×
General
Manufacturer	Eurocopter	MD Helicopters
Model	Eurocopter EC135	MD Explorer
Country	France	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1995	1992
Type	Mid Size Helicopters	Mid Size Helicopters
Icao	EC35	EXPL
Performance
Engine	2x Turbomeca Arrius 2B2	2x 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW207E turboshafts
Power, hp (hp)	633	550
Avionics	Avionique Nouvelle glass cockpit, Helionix Avionics	Digital avionics including FADEC
Max cruise speed (km/h)	254	250
Travel range (km)	635	693
Fuel economy (km/l)	1.081	1.15
Service ceiling (m)	6,096	5,334
Rate of climb (m/sec)	7.62	10.5
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	2,910	3,130
Max payload (kg)	1,455	1,417
Fuel tank capacity (l)	708	602
Baggage volume (m³)	1.1	-
Dimensions
Seats	8	6
Cabin height (m)	1.26	1.24
Cabin width (m)	1.5	1.45
Cabin length (m)	3.5	1.91
Exterior length (m)	12.16	11.38
Tail height (m)	3.51	3.66
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.56	1.7
Wing span (m)	10.2	10.3
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets