An EC135T2+ in the vicinity of the waters of Jervis Bay, NSW.
The EC-135 T2+ is a military training helicopter that offers a glass cockpit with high visibility, a multi-axis auto-pilot, plus 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 new state of the art facilities.
The training system for the EC-135 helicopters is the JP 9000 Phase 7 Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS), a joint helicopter training system provided by Boeing Defence Australia for both Army and Navy aircrew. The system includes flight simulators and a flight-deck equipped, sea-going training vessel.
The Royal Australian Navy EC-135s are operated by 723 Squadron.