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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.