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Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin

Eurocopter / Airbus Helicopters · Search and Rescue · USA · Cold War (1970–1991)

Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin — Search and Rescue
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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

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
SAR
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Eurocopter / Airbus Helicopters
Co-Manufacturer
Aerospatiale
Operator
U.S. Coast Guard
Primary Role
Search and Rescue
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1984
Produced
102
Unit Cost (2026$)
$15M
Propulsion
Turboshaft
Engine
2x Turbomeca Arriel 2C2-CG turboshafts
Thrust / Power
1,775 shp combined
Launch
Ground / Ship
Length (ft)
44.5
Wingspan (ft)
39.2
Empty Weight (lb)
6,100
MTOW (lb)
9,480
Endurance (hr)
3.5
Service Ceiling (ft)
13,000
Range (mi)
390
Max Speed (mph)
190
Armament
M240 / GAU-17 (MH-65D armed variant)