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 Dauphin rescue helicopter on the deck of the Charles De Gaulle carrier (5th of June 2004) |
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| Type | transport/utility helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale/Eurocopter |
| Primary users | France United States Coast Guard |
| Unit cost | ~US$11. Development Construction The carrier replaced ''Foch'', a conventionally-powered aircraft carrier in 2001 An aerospace manufacturer is a company or individual involved in the various aspects of designing building testing selling and maintaining Aircraft, Aircraft parts Aérospatiale was a French Aerospace manufacturer that primarily built both civilian and military Aircraft and Rockets The company was created in 1970 The Eurocopter Group is a European Helicopter manufacturing and support company formed in 1992 from the merger of German Daimler-Benz Aerospace This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. 2M (2007) |
| Developed from | Aérospatiale Dauphin |
| Variants | HH-65 Dolphin Eurocopter Panther Eurocopter EC 155 Harbin Z-9 |
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Design and development
Developed from the single-engined Aérospatiale Dauphin variant, the Dauphin is one of Eurocopter's most successful designs and is widely used as a corporate transport, police, news media, emergency medical services and search & rescue helicopter. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout One of the distinctive features of the Dauphin is its fenestron tail rotor. A Fenestron is a fully enclosed Tail rotor of a Helicopter that is essentially a Ducted fan.
The military version of the Dauphin is the Eurocopter Panther. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The Dauphin is also used by the United States Coast Guard under the designation HH-65 Dolphin. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
The Dauphin is also manufactured in China under licence as the Z-9 by the Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation, and subsequently developed as the armed versions WZ-9 and WZ-9A-100. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation (HAMC is an aircraft manufacturing company located in Harbin, the capital of the Heilongjiang Province of the People's
More than 650 AS 365/366/565 versions have been produced or ordered, with the 500th Dauphin (counting all models) having been delivered in 1991. More than 20 EC 155s have been ordered.
Variants
Dauphin SA365N SP (Public Service) of the detachement in Hyères of the 32F wing of the French Navy
Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin 2 rescue helicopter I-TNBB on Italian skiing area
Regarding the naming of the different variants, it should be noted that, until January 1990, the AS 365 models were designated as SA 365. The French Navy, officially the Marine nationale ( National Navy) and often called La Royale ( The Royal Navy) is the maritime arm
Civil Variants
- SA 365C
- 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. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In comparison with the earlier model, the SA 365 C features twin Arriel turboshafts with a new engine fairing, a Starflex main rotor hub and a higher maximum takeoff weight. Production of both the SA 360 and SA 365 C ceased in 1981, by which time approximately 40 SA 360s and 50 SA 365 Cs had been built. Both types were replaced by the SA 365 N (later updated to the AS 365 N1, with an uprated powerplant and composite fenestron).
- AS 365N
- This is a much improved version of the SA 365C Dauphin 2, the first prototype flying on 31 March 1979. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) This version introduced the more powerful Arriel 1C turboshafts, enlarged tail surfaces, revised transmission, main rotor, rotor mast fairing and engine cowling as well as a retractable tricycle undercarriage. Tricycle gear describes an Aircraft Undercarriage, or landing gear, arranged in a Tricycle fashion Deliveries of the production model began in 1982.
- AS 365N1/N2
- This version introduced the upgraded Arriel 1C2 turboshafts, an improved gearbox, increased maximum take-off weight, redesigned cabin doors and a revised interior, Tail fin enlarged and new Fenestrom design of less blades with wider cord to reduce aircraft noise signature fitted, rear wheel moving undercarridge doors removed and replaced by simpler fairings. Deliveries of this version started in 1990. Licensed versions, called the Z-9 and Z-9A, were assembled in China.
- AS 365N3
- This version was developed for so-called "hot and high" circumstances and has Arriel 2C turboshafts equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC). Also uprated main transmission for better MTOW and better single engine performance capabilities. Production deliveries began in December 1998 and this version is currently still in production.
- AS 365N4
- Produced as the EC 155. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
- EC 155B1
Eurocopter EC155 B1 at Paris Air Show 2007
US Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin
- This version was originally to follow the N3 as the AS 365 N4, and was announced at the 1997 Paris Airshow before being redesignated as the EC 155 B. The Paris Air Show ( Salon International de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace Paris-Le Bourget) is an international trade fair for the aerospace business WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout As with the N3 version, it has twin Arriel 2Cs turboshafts equipped with FADEC as well as a five blade Spheriflex main rotor (Using the rotorhead from the Dauphin Grand Vittesse A. K. A The High Speed Dauphin), It also had a 40% larger main cabin (achieved with bulged doors and cabin plugs). The first flight of the first prototype took place on 17 June 1997 and this version is currently in production. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar
- HH-65A Dolphin
- The SA 366G1 Dauphin version was selected by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in the early 1980s as its new air-sea rescue helicopter and given the designation HH-65A Dolphin. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout In total 99 helicopters, optimised for the USCG's search and rescue role tasks, were acquired.
Military versions
For a more detailed discussion of the military versions of the Dauphin, see: Eurocopter Panther. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
- AS 365F
- Naval version.
- AS 365F1
- Naval version.
- AS 365K
- Military version of the twin engine AS. 365N2.
- AS 365M
- Military version of the twin engine AS. 365N2.
Military AS 365Ns are designated as AS 565 Panthers and are available in the following versions:
- AS 565UA/UB
- Utility versions.
- AS 565AA/AB
- Attack versions.
- AS 565MA/MB
- Naval search & rescue versions.
- AS 565SA/SB
- ASW (Anti Submarine Warfare) versions.
Operators
Irish Air Corps SA 365F
Military Operators
People's Republic of China- as variant Harbin Z-9
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Côte d'Ivoire
Dominican Republic
Fiji
France
Greece
- Irish Air Corps - (Aircraft Now Retired)
Governmental / Law Enforcement operators
AS 365N Dauphin 2 of the Iceland Coast Guard
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- Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service use it for search and rescue, medical transports and for delivering doctors and paramedics to accident scenes. The Hellenic Coast Guard ( Greek Λιμενικό Σώμα - lit For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service was founded in 1973 by Surf Life Saving Australia.
- Victoria Police Air Wing operates a number of Dauphin AS 365 N3's and SA 365C's as a patrol helicopter as well as for search and rescue missions. Victoria Police is the primary Law enforcement agency of Victoria, Australia.
- Government of State of Rio de Janeiro - one AS 365 N1 in CAOA (Cordenadoria Adjunta de Oerações Aéreas - Assistant Air Operations)
- Government Flying Service - active fleet
- Icelandic Coast Guard, although currently only operating a rental Dauphin. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Rio de Janeiro ( pron ˈhiu dʒi ʒʌˈnejɾu) is one of the 26 states of Brazil. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders The Government Flying Service ( GFS) is a disciplined unit of the Government of Hong Kong SAR. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited ( Hindi for "wind swan" is a Helicopter service company based in India. Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland ( ( Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland ( The Icelandic Coast Guard is the armed service responsible for Iceland's coastal defense and maritime search and rescue
- Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (Coast Guard utility and SAR)
- Maryland State Police use it primarily as a search and rescue helicopter, though other law enforcement duties can be assigned to it. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency ( Abbreviation: MMEA; Malay: Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia APMM) also known as the Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania SRi is a specification (spec badge given to mid-sized or larger cars which are fitted with performance engine suspension or other performance enhancements as standard The Government of Romania (Guvernul României is the executive branch of Romania. The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj The Royal Thai Police (สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ are the National police of Thailand. REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Maryland State Police is the official State police force of the State of Maryland.
- West Michigan Air Care maintains a fleet of two Dauphin N2s for emergency air ambulance services. [1]
- Miami Valley Hospital CareFlight; Dayton, OH ultizes three AS-365's as air ambulances.
Civilian operators
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- North Sea Helicopters Vlaanderen (NHV) based at Ostend International Airport. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Primary role is shipping control, organ transport and various essential transport work.
- Heli-Union has many SA365 C, N and N3 all around the world for offshore operations
- Indonesia Air Transport, an aircraft charter company in Indonesia operates SA365 C2, AS 365N and AS 365 N2 helicopters mainly in Kalimantan for offshore operations. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. Indonesia Air Transport is an Airline and aviation company based in Jakarta, Indonesia. In most languages in the world the term Kalimantan refers to the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo, while for Indonesians the name "Kalimantan"
- 2 AS 365N3 helicopters ordered by Falcon Aviation Services in 2007. Falcon Aviation Services (FAS is an Airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. [2]
Specifications (AS 365N3)
Data from {Eurocopter. com}[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 or 2 pilots
- Capacity: 4-12 passengers
- Length: 13. 73 m (45 ft 0. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit 6 in)
- Rotor diameter: 11. Inches redirects here To see the Les Savy Fav album see Inches. 94 m (39 ft 0. 4 in)
- Height: 4. 06 m (13 ft 3. 84 in)
- Disc area: ft² (m²)
- Empty weight: 2,389 kg (5,267 lb)
- Loaded weight: 4,300 kg (9,480 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 4,300 kg (9,480 lb)
- Powerplant: 2× Turbomeca Arriel 2C turboshafts, 800 hp (597 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 165 knots, 306 km/h (190 mph)
- Combat radius: mi (NM, km)
- Ferry range: 446 NM, 827 km (514 mi)
- Service ceiling 5,865 m (19,242 ft)
- Rate of climb: 8. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass The Maximum Takeoff Weight or Maximum Takeoff Mass of an Aircraft is the maximum weight at which the pilot of the aircraft is allowed to attempt to take off Turbomeca is a French manufacturer of low- and medium-power Gas turbine Turboshaft engines for Helicopters The company also produces A turboshaft engine is a form of Gas turbine which is optimized to produce Shaft power, rather than Jet thrust. In Aviation, V-speeds or Velocity-speeds are standard terms used to define Airspeeds important or useful to the operation of Aircraft, such A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States A nautical mile or sea mile is a unit of Length. It corresponds approximately to one minute of Latitude along any meridian. For Aircraft, ferry range means the maximum range the aircraft can fly In Aeronautics, a ceiling is the maximum Density altitude an aircraft can reach under a set of conditions In Aerodynamics, the rate of climb RoC is the speed at which an Aircraft increases its Altitude. 9 m/s (1,759 ft/min)
- Disc loading: lb/ft² (kg/m²)
- Power/mass: hp/lb (W/kg)
See also
Related development
Comparable aircraft
Related lists
References
- ^ Air Care | Home Page
- ^ Eurocopter - FAS enlarges its fleet and orders 2 EC130 and 2 AS365 N3 Eurocopter helicopters
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