| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 01 |
| Military Code: | AS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sud-Est SE-3130 Alouette II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sud Alouette II/Lama |
| Aircraft Version: | Sud SE-3130 Alouette II |
| C/n (msn): | 01 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Paris - Le BourgetMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFPB IATA: LBG Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace |
| Photo Date: | 4 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 446872 |
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Designed in 1954, the Alouette II was the first mass-produced turbine-powered helicopter, the powerplant being much lighter and more reliable than a piston engine. A total of 1324 frames were built in France plus several hundred in India. The model on display is the prototype 01, which made its final flight to the museum in October, 1995. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 March 2022, and has since been viewed 90 times. |