Aérospatiale SA 321 Super Frelon

Local nameSuper Frelon
LocationBrest, France

The Aérospatiale SA 321 Super Frelon is a three-engined heavy transport helicopter produced by aerospace manufacturer Sud Aviation of France. It held the distinction of being the most powerful helicopter to be built in Europe at one point, as well as being the world's fastest helicopter.

The Super Frelon was a more powerful development of the original SE.3200 Frelon, which had failed to enter production. On 7 December 1962, the first prototype conducted the type's maiden flight. On 23 July 1963, a modified Super Frelon flew a record-breaking flight, setting the new FAI absolute helicopter world speed record with a recorded speed of 217.7 mph. Both civilian and military versions of the Super Frelon were produced; the type was predominantly sold to military customers. In 1981, Aerospatiale, Sud Aviation's successor company, chose to terminate production due to a lack of orders.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aérospatiale_SA_321_Super_Frelon

Address Boulevard de la Marine, Brest 29200, France

Coordinates 48°23'5.554" N -4°29'43.842" E

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