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IVAO - Belgium Division

Navy Operations
The Belgian Navy Flight is a small but very dynamic unit, This unit is in fact a sub-unit of the 40th Helicopter Squadron based in EBFN Koksijde. Our main mission is to provide the fleet with logistic support. Our fleet consists of Alouette II and Alouette II helicopters.

Equipment:
	*Alouette II* Powerplants: 270kW (360shp) Turboméca Artouste IIC6 turboshaft Performance: Max speed 185km/h (100kt), max cruising speed 165km/h (90kt). Initial rate of climb 825ft/min. Hovering ceiling in ground effect 5400ft. Range with max fuel 300km (162nm), range with max payload 100km (54nm). Weights: Empty 895kg (1973lb), max takeoff 1600kg (3527lb). Dimensions: Main rotor diameter 10.20m (33ft 5in), fuselage length 9.70m (31ft 10in), height 2.75m (9ft 0in). Capacity: Typical seating for five. _____________________________________
	Alouette III Powerplants: One 425kW (570shp) Turboméca Artouste IIIB turboshaft. Performance: Max speed 210km/h (113kt), max cruising speed 185km/h (100kt). Max initial rate of climb 885ft/min. Hovering ceiling in ground effect 7380ft/min. Range with max fuel 480km (260nm). Weights: Empty 1122kg (2474lb), max takeoff 2200kg (4850lb). Dimensions: Main rotor diameter 11.02m (36ft 2in), length overall 12.54m (42ft 2in), fuselage length 10.03m (32ft 11in), height 3.00m (9ft 10in). Main rotor disc area 95.4m2 (1026.7sq ft) Capacity: Typical seating for seven, with two passengers and pilot on front bench seat and four on rear bench seat. In aerial ambulance configuration accommodates pilot, two medical attendants and two stretcher patients.