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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity Airbus H135/EC135 G-GWAC on the ramp, ready for another lifesaving mission.
© Matt wood
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Spotter's notes
I used to work on this beauty, amazing helicopter (This was taken after i had left service)
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-GWAC
ICAO Type
EC35
Model
H135 (EC135)
Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter)
Airline
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Livery
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B2 turboshafts
Thrust
n/a (rotorcraft — engine power: approx 2 × 609 kW)
Wingspan
n/a (rotor diameter: 10.2 m)
Length
12.16 m
Height
3.51 m
MTOW
2,980 kg
Range
620 km
Capacity
1–2 crew up to 6 passengers (air ambulance fit: medics patient)
Cruise Speed
254 km/h
Noise Rating
Approx 77 dB SEL (compliant with ICAO Chapter 8/9)
Location
Airport Code
GLO/EGBJ
Airport Name
Gloucestershire Airport
Viewing Spot
The aviator restaurant
Camera
Device
Nikon D5100