The Probert Encyclopaedia of Aircraft

AEROSPATIALE SA 365

The Aerospatiale SA 365 (Dauphin 2) is a French multi-purpose and transport helicopter. It was flown as a prototype in 1979 and is manufactured in various formats including commercial and military. The SA 365F is powered by two Turbomeca Arriel IM1 turboshafts providing a top speed of 296 kmh and a range of 875 km. The SA 365F carries a flight crew of two and up to ten passengers or 1700 kg of freight in the cabin or 1600 kg of freight carried as a slung load. The AS 365F can carry up to 600 kg of disposable stores on four hard points under the two outrigger arms.
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