Sud Aviation Alouette III in Portuguese service

Sud Aviation Alouette III in Portuguese service
Portuguese Air Force Alouette III
General information
TypeLight utility helicopter
ManufacturerSud Aviation
Aérospatiale
OwnersPortuguese Air Force
Serial9251–9316, 9332–9401, 9412–9417
History
First flightJune 18, 1963
In service1963–2020

The Portuguese Air Force (PoAF) has operated Sud Aviation Alouette III light utility helicopters since 1963. The Portuguese government originally purchased 142 helicopters to replace the Sud Aviation Alouette II and for use in the roles of tactical transport, medical evacuation, and flight training, with several being adopted for combat air support.

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