The Alouette II translates to Lark II.
Design authority: Sud-Aviation
Primary manufacturer: Sud-Aviation
Parent type: Sud SE.3130 Alouette II
Aircraft status: Operational
VTOL type: Helicopter
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Tail rotor
Crew required: 1
Crew seating: Side-by-side
Landing gear: Skids
Overall Dimensions | ||
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Overall Height: | 2.74 m | 9.0 ft |
Overall Length: | ||
Overall Width: | 10.21 m | 33.5 ft |
Airframe Dimensions | ||
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Airframe Length: | 9.69 m | 31.8 ft |
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Airframe Height: | 2.74 m | 9.0 ft |
Landing Gear Dimensions | ||
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Cabin Dimensions | ||
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Cruise Speed: 106 mph (170.59 km/h)
Weights | ||
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Max Gross Weight (ground): | 1,500 kg | 3,308 lb |
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Max Take-off Weight: | 1,500 kg | 3,308 lb |
Empty Weight: | 850 kg | 1,874 lb |
Useful Load: | 650 kg | 1,434 lb |
Empty Weight Fraction: | 0.567 |
Climb Performance | ||
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Max Rate of Climb: | 5 m/s | 880 fpm |
Hover Performance | ||
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Service Ceiling: | 4,499 m | 14,760 ft |
Range and Endurance | ||
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Max Range: | 550 km | 297 nm |
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Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.
Powerplant | ||
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Number of engines: | 1 |
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Main Rotor Characteristics | ||
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Diameter: | 10.21 m | 33.50 ft |
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Direction of Rotation: | Clockwise | |
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Main Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
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Blade Tip Geometry: | Conventional | |
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Number of Blades: | 3 |
Main Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
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Disc Area: | 81.89 m² | 881.4 ft² |
Disc Loading: | 18.32 kg/m² | 3.753 lb/ft² |
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Tail Rotor Characteristics | ||
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Configuration: | Unblocked | |
Direction of Rotation: | Top blade aft | |
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Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
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Number of Blades: | 2 | |
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