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Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin
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The Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin is a twin-engined helicopter operated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for medevac-capable search and rescue (SAR) and armed Airborne Use of Force missions. It is a variant of the French-built Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin (SA366).
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale Helicopter Corporation, American Eurocopter |
| Introduced | 1985 |
| Status | In service |
| Crew | 2 |
| Speed | 333 km/h |
| Range | 658 km |
| Ceiling | 5,486 m |
| Weight | 4.3 t |
| Length | 11.6 m |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 90 | confirmed |
| Israel | — |
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