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SA315B Lama (Chetak)
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The Aérospatiale SA315B Lama is a French single-engine, high-altitude, multi-purpose helicopter developed by Sud Aviation. It holds the world record for the highest altitude landing and take-off by a helicopter.
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| Introduced | 1969 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 192 km/h |
| Range | 550 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 2.3 t |
History
Developed in France by Aerospatiale in 1969, it holds several world records for altitude performance.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| India | 59 | confirmed |
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