SNCASE SE.3130 Alouette II Prototype 01
Prototype 01 was the first SE.3130 Alouette II, flown by Jean Boulet at Buc on March 12, 1955. Its turbine-powered flight programme demonstrated the configuration that moved French helicopter production into a new era. The aircraft later flew under its own power to the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace, where it is preserved in the helicopter hall.
Identity
- Aliases
- SE.3130-01Alouette II No. 01
- Name
- SNCASE SE.3130 Alouette II Prototype 01
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Prototype 01 was the first SE.3130 Alouette II, flown by Jean Boulet at Buc on March 12, 1955. Its turbine-powered flight programme demonstrated the configuration that moved French helicopter production into a new era. The aircraft later flew under its own power to the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace, where it is preserved in the helicopter hall.
- First Flight Date
- 1955-03-12
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 11:30:55 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 11:30:55 UTC
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- Serial Number
- 01
- Vehicle Code
- SE.3130-01