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Sud-Ouest SNCASO SO.1221 Djinn
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Sud-Ouest SNCASO SO.1221 Djinn

French light utility helicopter

Overview

The Sud-Ouest SO.1221 Djinn is a French two-seat light helicopter designed and manufactured by aircraft manufacturer Sud-Ouest (SNCASO), which was later merged into Sud Aviation. It was the first production French helicopter, as well as being one of the first practical European helicopters to be produced. The Djinn was also the first rotorcraft to harness tip-jet propulsion to enter production, and the first production turbine powered helicopter.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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