The Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin is a twin-engine, short-range recovery helicopter that has served as one of the most important aircraft in the United States Coast Guard fleet for decades. Derived from the French AS365 Dauphin, the MH-65 was heavily modified to meet the unique and demanding requirements of U.S. maritime operations. Since entering service in the mid-1980s, the Dolphin has become a cornerstone of Coast Guard aviation, trusted to operate in some of the most dangerous weather and sea co