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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the SA315 Alouette II or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III is faster with a maximum speed of 210 km/h compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 0 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the SA315 Alouette II or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 ft) compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 2,300 meters (7,545 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA315 Alouette II or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,200 kg compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the SA315 Alouette II or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA315 Alouette II or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA315 Alouette II entered service first in 1957, 4 years before the SA316 Alouette III which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA315 Alouette II or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 1,300 units of the SA315 Alouette II.