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HH-65 Dolphin

AĆ©rospatiale · USA/France

Derived from the French Dauphin, the HH-65 won the US Coast Guard competition in 1981. It was revolutionary for its computerized flight management system, which could automatically bring the helicopter into a stable hover over a rescue site in heavy winds.

Technical Specifications
First Flight 1981
Max Speed 324 km/h
Range 658 km
Ceiling 5,486 m
Engines 2x Ariel 2C2-CG turboshafts
Armament & Payload

None.