Lithuanian Air Force, Airbus Helicopters AS365N3 Dauphin 2, Aerospatiale, HH-65 Dolphin, Reg. 42, Search and Rescue, SAR, Serial No. 7013, sunset, silhouette, air-to-air, Turku Airshow, Finland 2023

A Lithuanian Air Force AS365N3 Dauphin 2 helicopter, HH-65 Dolphin, registration 42, serial number 7013, is captured in silhouette at sunset during an air-to-air flight at the Turku Airshow in Finland 2023. The twin-engine Turbomeca Arriel 2C2 aircraft features a fenestron tail rotor, retractable landing gear, and is used for search and rescue operations, maritime patrol, and rapid response. The image highlights the helicopter’s cockpit and pilot while emphasizing its maneuverability, speed, and versatility in operational roles.