Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama

Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama
Usage
Role	Military utility helicopter
Origin	France
Manufacturer	Sud Aviation Aérospatiale Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Helibras
Introduction	1971-07-xx
Primary users	Indian Army Afghan Air Force
Developed from	Aérospatiale Alouette II Aérospatiale Alouette III
Specifications (SA 315B Lama)
Crew	one
Seating	five
Max speed	192 km/h (104 kn)
Range	515 km (278 nmi)
Ceiling	5,400 m (17,717 ft)
Length	10.24 m (33 ft 7 in)
Rotor diam.	11.02 m (36 ft 2 in)
Height	3.09 m (10 ft 2 in)
MTOW	2,300 kg (5,071 lb)
Empty	1,021 kg (2,251 lb)
Variants
SA 315B Lama HB 315B Gaviao HAL Cheetah HAL Lancer HAL Cheetal Helibras HB-315B Gavião

The Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama is a single-engine, light utility helicopter designed for hot weather and high altitude performance required by the Nepalese Army Air Service and Indian Air Force which entered operational service in July 1971.

The helicopter was initially built by Sud Aviation and Aérospatiale, though many were also built under license by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in India as the HAL Cheetah, HAL Lancer, and HAL Cheetal. Similarly, Helibras produced licensed helicopters in Brazil as the Helibras HB-315B Gavião.

Summary

The aircraft was primarily designed as a hybrid of the Aérospatiale Alouette II and Aérospatiale Alouette III, utilizing the lighter airframe of the former while the powerplant and many components were incorporated from the latter. This unique combination of low weight and high power grant it exceptional performance in high-altitude mountainous operations.

Simulator availability

Overview

This asset is available in the following simulators.

Sim
XP12	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-0--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-1--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-2--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-3--QINU`"'
FGFS2020.3LTS	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-4--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-5--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-6--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-7--QINU`"'
FS2020	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-8--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-9--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-10--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-11--QINU`"'
XP11	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-12--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-13--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-14--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-15--QINU`"'
DCS	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-16--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-17--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-18--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-19--QINU`"'
P3D	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-20--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-21--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-22--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-23--QINU`"'
XP10	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-24--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-25--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-26--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-27--QINU`"'
FSX	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-28--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-29--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-30--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-31--QINU`"'
FS2004	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-32--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-33--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-34--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-35--QINU`"'

Package listing

The following packages are either included in the base sim or available for purchase/download. Note that the inclusion of packages below is not an endorsement of quality or fitness. Potential buyers are highly encouraged to research payware packages through reviews, videos, or other means before purchasing.

X-Plane 12 [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Payware	SA 315B Lama	Philip Ubben & Khansim Studio @X-Plane.org	Includes XP11 version in download

FlightGear Flight Simulator 2020.3 LTS [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Freeware	SA 315B Lama (normal landing gear) (winch, flexible rope) (snow skis)	FlightGear UK @Google Sites	Multiplayer versions: passenger. Note: Version in launcher has AI copilot, making it the recommended practice version. The GR Tux hangar version is obsolete. Update: v2020.3.11.

X-Plane 11 [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Payware	SA 315B Lama	Philip Ubben & Khansim Studio @X-Plane.org
Freeware	SA 315B Lama	jpb63 @X-Plane.org

X-Plane 10 [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Freeware	SA 315B Lama	Jean-Marc @X-Plane.org

Microsoft Flight Simulator X / Prepar3D v1-v3[edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Payware	SA 315B Lama	MP Design Studio
Payware	SA 315B Lama	FSHeli.ch & FlyLogicX @Helicosim.com
Freeware	SA 315B Lama	Bachmann Camille @AVSIM

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Payware	SA 315B Lama	FSHeli.ch & FlyLogicX @Helicosim.com
Freeware	SA 315B Lama	Peter Salzgeber @Fly Away

Sim	Airplanes by simulator availability						Airplanes by source
XP12:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party
FGFS2020.3LTS:	All •	Included	•	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party •	Launcher
FS2020:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party •	Marketplace
XP11:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party
DCS:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party •	Marketplace
P3D:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party
XP10:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware			Included •	Third-party
FSX:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware			Included •	Third-party
FS2004:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware			Included •	Third-party

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