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Aérospatiale / BAC Alouette II

Utility helicopter family by Sud Aviation

565 kmRange
1,300Units built

Overview

The Aérospatiale Alouette II is a French light helicopter originally manufactured by Sud Aviation and later Aérospatiale. It was the first conventional production helicopter powered by a gas turbine engine instead of the heavier conventional piston powerplant.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length10.26 m
Height2.75 m

Performance

Range565 km

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: Svenska dagbladet / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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