Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama
The Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama is a French single-engined helicopter. It combines the lighter Aérospatiale Alouette II airframe with Alouette III components and powerplant. The Lama possesses exceptional high altitude performance.
| SA 315B Lama | |
|---|---|
| An SA 315B Lama in flight | |
| Role | Utility helicopter |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| Built by | Helibras Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| First flight | 17 March 1969 |
| Introduction | July 1971 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Indian Army Afghan Air Force |
| Developed from | Aérospatiale Alouette II |
The helicopters have been built under licence by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in India, known as the Cheetah; HAL later developed an upgraded variant, powered by the Turbomeca TM 333-2M2 engine, which is known as the Cheetal. An armed version, marketed as the Lancer, was also produced by HAL. It was also built under licence by Helibras in Brazil as the Gavião.
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