Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter Family
The Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin is a short-range recovery helicopter family used for search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security. The Coast Guard operates the Dolphin from shore stations and certified cutters for all-weather and nighttime response; its MH-65E modernization adds digital flight-control, weather-radar, and glass-cockpit capabilities while preserving the short-range recovery mission.
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Identity
- Aliases
- MH-65 DolphinMH-65E DolphinDolphinH-65
- Family Name
- Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin
- Full Name
- Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter Family
- Roles
- search_and_rescueutility
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- rotorcraft
- Cruise Speed Kph
- 274
- Endurance Hours
- 3
- Max Takeoff Mass Kg
- 4,300
- Operating Modes
- landwater
- Range Km
- 648.2
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- vtol
- Description
- The Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin is a short-range recovery helicopter family used for search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security. The Coast Guard operates the Dolphin from shore stations and certified cutters for all-weather and nighttime response; its MH-65E modernization adds digital flight-control, weather-radar, and glass-cockpit capabilities while preserving the short-range recovery mission.
- Dimensions
- Height M
- 4.04
- Length M
- 13.54
- Rotor Diameter M
- 11.94
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 19:49:47 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 19:49:47 UTC