Aerospatiale Super Frelon

Aerospatiale Super Frelon

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General Data		Notes
First Flown	1962	The Super Frelon was designed as a medium transport helicopter. It also holds the distinction of being the largest production European designed helicopter. The only variants of this heli are civilian and export versions which vary little from the original.
Length	63 ft 7 in
Height	16 ft 2 in
Rotor Span	63 ft
Lift Capability	11,023 lb
Range	549 nm
Top Speed	171 mph
Empty Weight	15,130 lb
Max Gross Weight	at take off 28,660 lb
Service Ceiling	10,325 ft
Armament	ASW Torpedoes, deth charges and machine guns
Engines	3 Turbomeca Turmo IIC turboshafts rated at 4710 shp
Accommodations	2 Pilots and up to 37 passengers
Cargo	11,023 lb
Operators	France, China, Iraq and Libya
Similar Aircraft	similar versions in the operator countries
Other Features	none

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