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SE 3130 Alouette II
Sud Aviation · France
The Alouette II revolutionized helicopter design by using a gas turbine (the Turbomeca Artouste) instead of a piston engine. This made it lighter, faster, and capable of setting numerous altitude records. It served in over 80 countries for reconnaissance and rescue.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 185 km/h |
| Range | 565 km |
| Ceiling | 3,200 m |
| Engines | 1x Turbomeca Artouste IIC6 turboshaft |
Armament & Payload
Varied: could be fitted with Nord SS.11 anti-tank missiles or machine guns.