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Aérospatiale / BAC SA 321 Super Frelon

1962 transport helicopter family by Sud Aviation

650 kmRange
110Units built

Overview

The Aérospatiale SA 321 Super Frelon is a three-engined heavy transport helicopter produced by aerospace manufacturer Sud Aviation of France. It held the distinction of being the most powerful helicopter to be built in Europe at one point, as well as being the world's fastest helicopter.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length23.00 m
Height4.93 m

Performance

Range650 km

Powerplant

Engine modelTurbomeca Turmo

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: Rob Schleiffert / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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