AS 565 Dauphin Weapon Systems // Aircraft // Helicopters

The Dauphin is a multi-role helicopter developed and produced in France for civil and military use. It is used in a number of countries in naval search-and-rescue (SAR), anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-shipping roles. A night-capable version is used for ground attack. The military variant is designated the Panther. The AS 565 Panther's construction is similar to the Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin multi-purpose helicopter, but incorporates more composite materials for greater strength...