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 πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer AΓ©rospatiale
First flight 12 March 1955
Year of introduction 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.
Picture of SA316 Alouette III
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Sud Aviation
First flight 28 February 1959
Year of introduction 1961
Number produced 2000 units
Average unit price $1.5 million
Wingspan -- m
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 2,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,600 kg β—‰
Empty weight 895 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 343 kW β—‰
3-view profile of SA315 Alouette II
Wingspan 11.0 m
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 10.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 210 km/h
Service ceiling 3,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,143 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 713 kW β—‰
3-view profile of SA316 Alouette III

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