The Aérospatiale SA 321 Super Frelon, meaning Super Hornet, is a three-engined heavy transport helicopter built by Sud Aviation of France and later by its successor Aérospatiale. It grew out of the SE.3200 Frelon, which never entered production, and its prototype first flew on 7 December 1962. In July 1963 a modified example set the FAI absolute helicopter speed record of 350.4 km/h. Civil and military versions were made, but most went to military buyers, chiefly naval air arms such as the French Naval Aviation and the Chinese navy. Aérospatiale ended production in 1981 for lack of orders, and China built it under licence as the Changhe Z-8.
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Engine Class Maximum Mass (kg) Comparison
Body StyleAircraft (no road body style) 1 Connections
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On 7 December 1962, the first prototype conducted the type's maiden flight.
Lead, production
chose to terminate production due to a lack of orders
Specifications (Naval Super Frelon), powerplant
3 × Turboméca Turmo IIIC turboshafts
Lead, body style
three-engined heavy transport helicopter
Specifications (Naval Super Frelon), engine
Turboméca Turmo IIIC turboshafts
Specifications (Naval Super Frelon), empty weight
Empty weight: 6,863 kg (15,130 lb)
Specifications (Naval Super Frelon), take-off weight
Max takeoff weight: 13,000 kg (28,660 lb)
Lead, manufacturer
The Aérospatiale (formerly Sud Aviation) SA 321 Super Frelon
Lead, origin
produced by aerospace manufacturer Sud Aviation of France
In Group: Military Transport and Utility Helicopters, Lead, roles
three-engined heavy transport helicopter
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