Key Facts
Total Delivered: | 13 |
Total Still Active: | 2 |
Total Now Stored: | 0 |
Service Entry: | 1961 |
Retirement: | 1993 |
Main Role: | Utility |
Origin: | France |
History
Eight SE3160 delivered from 1961, plus five SA316B received in 1969, making a total of 13 examples. Used by 3 Squadron for the utility transport role. Withdrawn from service after 1993. Initially serialled L-220 onwards, but some later reserialled.
Individual Details
Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
L-220 | 1393 | 1961 | ||
L-221 | 1085 | 1961 | ||
L-322 | 1084 | 1961 | ex L-222, wfu Rayak Feb 2006 | |
L-223 | 1086 | 1961 | ||
L-224 | 1118 | 1961 | ||
L-325 | 1119 | 1961 | ex L-225, wfu Rayak Feb 2006 | |
L-226 | 1448 | 1961 | w/o 16 Jan 1968 | |
L-227 | 1875 | 1961 | ||
L-328 | 1963 | 1969 | ex L-225, wfu Rayak Feb 2006 | |
L-329 | 1980 | 1969 | ex L-229, preserved Rayak Feb 2006 | |
L-330 | 1930 | 1969 | ex L-230, wfu Rayak Feb 2006 | |
L-331 | 1931 | 1969 | ex L-231 | |
L-332 | 1938 | 1969 | ex L-232, wfu Rayak Feb 2006 |
More Information
References
- Scramble
- Air Forces Monthly
- International Air Power Review
- World Air Forces Directory 2009/2010 (Mach III)
- The Independent Guide to the Lebanese Air Force
Other Sources
To be added.
See other operators of the Aerospatiale Alouette III