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 | π«π· 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. | |
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Origin country | π«π· 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 |
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