SA 316 Alouette III multipurpose helicopter Weapon Systems // Aircraft // Helicopters

A widely flown military rotary-wing aircraft, the Alouette (Lark) and its family of light, general-purpose helicopters has been adapted to almost every type of aviation combat support mission including liaison, ambulance, anti-tank, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and search and rescue (SAR). The SA 316 Alouette III is derived from the earlier SA 313 Alouette II (see separate database entry), but has a larger main rotor, covered fuselage, more powerful engine and higher gross weight. The...