Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama
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The Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama is a French single-engined helicopter developed to meet hot and high operational requirements of the Indian Armed Forces. It combines the lighter Alouette II airframe with Alouette III components and powerplant. The helicopter was licence built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in India as the Cheetah. An upgraded variant using the Turbomeca TM 333-2M2 engine is known as the HAL Cheetal.

The first Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama arrives in Switzerland. This model will have a great commercial success.1

Made by Aérospatiale.

It is the successor of the Aérospatiale Alouette II .

Empty Weight Lb
2251
Predecessor
Aérospatiale Alouette II
Eng 1 Type
Turbomeca Artouste IIIB turboshaft
Max Speed Mph
119
Ceiling Ft
17715
Eng 1 Kw
649
See Also
* Autorotation (helicopter)
Developed From
Aérospatiale Alouette II
Gross Weight Lb
5070
Capacity
4
Crew
1
Rot Area Sqm
95
Climb Rate Ftmin
1080
Empty Weight Kg
1021
Gross Weight Kg
2300
Height In
1
Rot Number
1
Range Km
515
Climb Rate Ms
6
Manufacturer
Aérospatiale
Rot Dia Ft
36
Lists
* List of rotorcraft
First Flight
1969
Max Speed Kmh
192
Height Ft
10
National Origin
France
Category
Aérospatiale aircraft
French military utility aircraft 1960-1969
Helicopters
Met Or Eng
met
Rot Area Sqft
1026
Length Ft
33
Height M
3
Rot Dia In
1
Ceiling M
5400
Eng 1 Hp
550
Eng 1 Number
1
Related
* Aérospatiale Alouette II* Aérospatiale Alouette III
Rot Dia M
11
Length In
7
Length M
10
Range Miles
320

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