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IAF Museum
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Aerospatiale SA.321Kb Super-Frelon
Tzir'a (Wasp)
The IAF used this long range helicopter to transport
of troops and heavy equipment and for rescue operations. During the War
of Attrition (1969-1970), they carried elite units on daring missions
such as Shaduan Island, Naga Hamdi, and Kina Dam. In 1973-74 the U.S.
supplied T58-GE-16 engines that replaced the original powerplants.
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The IAF ordered six SA.321Ka (with stabilizing floats & winch) and
six SA.321Kb (no floats or winch) from Aerospatiale in 1965. Nine were
received in April 1966, and another 4 were received after the Six-Day
War. Only 13 of a desired total of 24 were received prior to the French
arms embargo following the Six Day War. |
