Aerospatiale Dauphine 365 of Bond Helicopters Aberdeen. GAV 2194-220
Aerospatiale developed the Dauphin as a replacement for their older Alouette III helicopters in both civil and military service, with the prototype flying in 1972. By the time that the original single-engine version ( SA 360 ) had entered production, a twin-engine version had already flown which was to form the basis for the SA 365. This twin-engined version of the Dauphin, designated as the Dauphin 2, was announced in early 1973. The first flight of the first prototype took place on 24 January 1975, with production model deliveries starting in December 1978. In comparison with the earlier model, the SA 365 C featured twin 470 kW (630 shp) Arriel 1 turboshafts in a new engine fairing, a Starflex main rotor hub and a higher maximum takeoff weight (3,400 kg or 7,495 lb). The aircraft's Fenestron anti-torque device featured 13 metal blades. Production of both the SA 360 and SA 365 C ceased in 1981, by which time approximately 40 SA 360s and 50 SA 365 C/C1s had been built. Both types were replaced by the SA 365 N.
Size: 6076px × 4013px
Location: Dyce Airport, Aberdeen, Grampian Region. Scotland. United Kingdom.
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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