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French light utility helicopter, notable for widespread civil use and law enforcement operations since the late 20th century. | |
Origin country | π«π· France |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
First flight | 9 June 1995 |
Year of introduction | 1998 |
Number produced | 700 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction. | |
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Origin country | π«π· France |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | AΓ©rospatiale |
First flight | 7 April 1967 |
Year of introduction | 1971 |
Number produced | 1775 units |
Average unit price | $1.7 million |
Wingspan | -- m |
Height | 3.4 m β |
Length | 11.5 m β |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 17,600 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 1,700 kg β |
Empty weight | 950 kg β |
Total thrust | 1 x 376 kW β |
Wingspan | 10.5 m |
Height | 3.2 m β |
Length | 11.9 m β |
Maximum speed | 310 km/h |
Operational range | 670 km |
Service ceiling | 4,450 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 2,100 kg β |
Empty weight | 1,009 kg β |
Total thrust | 1 x 650 kW β |