Aérospatiale Alouette II
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Top speed | 185 km/h |
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Range | 565 km |
Engine types | Turbomeca Artouste |
First flight | March 12, 1955 |
Number built | 1,300+ |
Manufacturers | Aérospatiale |
Sud Aviation | |
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ID | 1196718 |
About Aérospatiale Alouette II
The Aérospatiale Alouette II is a French light helicopter originally manufactured by Sud Aviation and later Aérospatiale. It was the first production helicopter powered by a gas turbine engine instead of the heavier conventional piston powerplant. On 12 March 1955, the prototype SE 3130 performed its maiden flight.