SA315 Alouette II vs SA316 Alouette III
| French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 12 March 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| French utility helicopter, popular in the Cold War-era, extensively utilized for search and rescue, and light transport roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sud Aviation |
| First flight | 28 February 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 2000 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 2.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Service ceiling | 2,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 895 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 343 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 11.0 m |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 210 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,143 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 713 kW â—‰ |
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