Sa316b Alouette III

The SA316B Alouette III is a light utility helicopter developed by Sud Aviation (later Aérospatiale) of France. It is known for its versatility, reliability, and distinctive high-mounted tail rotor. First flown in 1959, it features a single Turbomeca Artouste IIIB turboshaft engine and is widely used for military, search and rescue, and civilian applications. Its design includes a spacious cabin, capable of carrying up to seven passengers or various cargo.

Platform
MSFS 2020

Year of publication
2023

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The legendary Alouette III helicopter is coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, 

The Sud Aviation Alouette III is a single-engine, light utility helicopter designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s. It was initially developed for both civil and military purposes, and has since been widely used for a variety of missions including transportation of personnel and cargo, aerial reconnaissance, search and rescue, and even as a gunship.

The Alouette III has a distinctive sleek and slender profile, with a three blade main rotor and a tail rotor mounted on the starboard side of the tail boom. It has a spacious cabin that can accommodate up to seven passengers or up to 1,200 kg of cargo, and can operate in a wide range of environmental conditions and altitudes.

The helicopter is powered by a single Turbomeca Artouste IIIB turboshaft engine, which provides a maximum power output of 870 horsepower. It has a maximum speed of around 220 km/h (120 knots) and a range of up to 500 km (270 nautical miles).

The Alouette III has been widely exported to many countries around the world, and has been produced in various versions, including a naval version for use on ships. It has also been extensively used in military conflicts, including the Vietnam War and the Falklands War.

Overall, the Sud Aviation Alouette III is a highly versatile and reliable helicopter that has served in a wide range of missions for over six decades. Its simple yet rugged design and excellent performance characteristics have made it a popular choice for both civilian and military operators around the world.

This addon has the following features:

  •  Detailed exterior model

  •  Detailed interior model

  •  Exclusive sound package

  •  Detailed animations of the different parts of the aircraft

  •  More than a dozen attachments options

  •  Detailed flight model

  •  Wheel and float versions

  •  40+ liveries 

And much more...

SA316b ALOUETTE III

SA316b ALOUETTE III

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