Photo The Alouette II Marine takes flight

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Over the skies above Chartres, the Alouette II Marine begins takeoff, its tapered blades lightly slicing through the air. The main rotor gradually revs up, lifting the aircraft in a precise and controlled motion, while the compact cabin reveals the crew focused on their maneuver.

Despite its modest size, the Alouette II stands out for its exceptional agility, capable of turning and hovering with impressive fluidity. An iconic aircraft of the French Navy, it was used for decades for training, reconnaissance, and light carrier-based missions. Seeing this small helicopter rise above the tarmac is a reminder that in aviation, finesse and precision can be just as spectacular as raw power.

✈️ Technical characteristics — Alouette II Marine

Characteristic	Detail
Model	Sud Aviation / Aérospatiale Alouette II Navy
Origin	France
Role	Multi-purpose light helicopter for Navy
First flight	March 12, 1955
Crew	1 or 2 (pilot + observer)
Engine	Turbomotor Turbomeca Artouste II B, 400 ch
Maximum speed	210 km/h
Cruise speed	185 km/h
Practical ceiling	3,200 m
Autonomy	540 km
Length	9.00 m
Rotor span	11.00 m
Height	2.50 m
Special Feature	Light multi-purpose helicopter used by the Navy for training, surveillance, and shipborne missions

Technical details

Camera Canon
Model Canon EOS 700D
Focal length F/5.6
Opening speed 1/4000 sec.
ISO sensitivity ISO-400
Focal length 300 mm
Dimensions 5184 pixels × 3456 pixels
Image resolution 72 ppp × 72 ppp

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