SA365N Dauphin 2

Powered by 2 Arriel 1C engines, introduced a retractable tricycle landing gear. Also compared to previous SA365C has enlarged tail surfaces, a revised transmission, main rotor, rotor mast fairing and engine cowlings. First flight March 31, 1979 with an initial max weight of 3850 kg / 8490 lb which was later raised to 4000 kg / 8800 lb. Deliveries started in 1982. Succeeded by the SA365N1