Eurocopter EC175: Buyer’s and Investor’s Guide

Eurocopter EC175 in flight.

The EC175 is being developed by Eurocopter and by AVIC as the Z-15

The Eurocopter EC175 helicopter in flight.

Missions: Search and Rescue, Offshore, Executive, EMS, Corporate

First delivery: Expected 2013

World fleet: Two prototypes

Category: Twin Engine

Performance

Maximum speed (Vne): 170 kts 315 km/hr

Maximum cruise speed (Vh): 154 kts 285 km/hr

Hover ceiling, In-Ground Effect (TOP):  ? ft ? m

Hover ceiling, Out-of-Ground Effect (TOP): ? ft ? m

Service ceiling: 19,685 ft 6,000 m

Weights

Maximum takeoff gross weight: 15,433 lb 7,000 kg

Passengers (crew): 16 (two pilots)