| Specifications |
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| Country of Origin | France
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| Builder | AEROSPATIALE / Eurocopter
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First flight :
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1965
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In-service in the French Navy :
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1966
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| Role | Assault-transport (38 equipped troops), naval operations
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Major operational capacities :
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Special operations with Navy commandos, maritime anti-terrorism, combat
rescue, logistic support to maritime forces, sea rescue, fight against
maritime pollution
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Typical mission
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Rescue of aircraft crew on the ground and at sea
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| Similar Aircraft | Puma, SH-3 Sea King, CH-53 Sea Stallion, HH-3E Jolly Green Giant, Mi-8 Hip
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| Rotor diameter | 62 ft (18.9 m)
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| Length | 75 ft, 7 in (23 m)
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| Height | 6.70 m
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| Weight | 13 tons
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| Engine | 3 Turboméca 3C III turbines / 3x1,200 HP
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| Maximum speed | 270 km/h
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| Cruising speed |
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| Range | 700 km / 3 ½ hr
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| Service Ceiling | 10,000 ft
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| Armament | Torpedoes
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Passengers :
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Up to 27 commandos
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Special equipments :
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Radar ORB-42, Alkan decoy launcher, compatibility with night vision binoculars,
defensive armour plate, scuttling weapons, PLS (Personal Locator System)
and GPS (Global Positioning System)
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NATO interoperability :
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Protected radiocommunication, identification friend or foe
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| Crew | Two on flight deck; three in main cabin
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| Cost |
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| User Countries | France, Iraq, Israel, Libya, People's Republic of China, Zaire
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French Navy inventory :
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16 in two squadrons
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