| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 895 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aerospatiale SA-360 Dauphin |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aerospatiale SA-365F/M/N/AS-365/565 Dauphin 2 (HH-65 Dolphin) |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale AS-565MA Atalef |
| C/n (msn): | 6560 |
| Operator Titles: | Israel - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 193 Sqn |
| Display Paint: | Israel Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Ramat DavidMap |
| Country: | Israel |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LLRD IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 16 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 444440 |
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The Israel Navy operated two former US Coast Guard HH-65A Dolphins between 1985 and 1997 (one crashed in September of 1996). As from 1996, five AS-565MA Panthers, locally known as Atalef, were introduced to the Israel Navy. The aircraft are operated by the IAF's 193 Squadron based at Ramat David and of course on various frigattes. Unfortunately, 895 - which is the last of the five delivered - crashed on January 3, 2022, killing two of the three crew on board. Note the missing cabin door on the LH fuselage, as sonar and other electronic equipment is located behind it. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 March 2022, and has since been viewed 506 times. |