SA 316B Alouette III Helicopter Royal Danish Navy Søværnet

Royal Danish Navy / Kongelige Danske Marine - Aviation
Sud Aviation SA 316B Alouette III

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07/23

Units (8):

Serials / markings:
M-019 / M-030 / M-070 / M-071 / M-072 / M-388 / M-438 / M-439

Unit:
723 Squadron (Eskadrille 723), Royal Danish Navy (Kongelige Danske Marine/Søværnet)

Homebase: Karup Air Base (Flyvestation Karup)

The Sud Aviation (later Aérospatiale) SA 316 Alouette III (Alouette = Lark) was a single-engine, light utility helicopter developed by French aircraft company Sud Aviation. During its production life, it proved to be a relatively popular rotorcraft; including multiple licensed manufacturers, more than 2,000 units were built.

Danish Navy service:
Between 1962 and 1967, a total of 8 Alouette IIIs were delivered to the Royal Danish Navy. They were primarily tasked with SAR and reconnaissance in support of the navy's Arctic patrol ships. During 1982, they were replaced by a batch of British Westland Lynx.

Specifications:
Crew: 2
Capacity: 5 passengers
Length: 10.03 m (32 ft 11 in)
Height: 3 m (9 ft 10 in)
Empty weight: 1,143 kg (2,520 lb)
Gross weight: 2,200 kg (4,850 lb)
Main rotor diameter: 11.02 m (36 ft 2 in)
Main rotor area: 95.38 m2 (1,026.7 sq ft)
Powerplant: 1 x Turbomeca Artouste IIIB turboshaft, 649 kW (870 hp) derated to 425 kW (570 hp)
Maximum speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn) at sea level
Cruise speed: 185 km/h (115 mph, 100 kn)
Range: 540 km (340 mi, 290 nmi)
Service ceiling: 3,200 m (10,500 ft)
Rate of climb: 4.3 m/s (850 ft/min)

images

M-019

M-030

M-070

M-071

M-072

M-388

M-438

M-439

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unidentified unit

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