Military


HH-65A Dolphin

Specifications

Mission Short range recovery (SRR) helicopter twin-engine
Replaced aging HH-52A fleet
Manufacturer Aerospatiale
Overall Length 38 ft.
Rotor Diameter 39 ft.
Overall Height 13 ft.
Maximum Gross Weight 9,200 lbs
Empty Mission Weight 6,092 lbs
Fuel Capacity 291 gallons / 1,900 pounds
Powerplants Two Lycoming LTS-101-750B-2 engines rated at 742 Shaft HP each
Maximum Range 300 nautical miles
Radius of Action 150 nautical miles
Maximum Speed 165 knots
Cruising Speed 120 knots
Max Endurance 3.5 hours
Service Ceiling (Hover) 7,510 feet above sea level
Cargo Sling Capacity 2000 lbs
Rescue Hoist Capacity 600 lbs
Crew Number of Pilots: 2
Number Flight Crew: 2
Inventory 80 - Operational Aircraft
14 - Storage or Support Aircraft
94 - Total Number of Aircraft