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SA 341/SA 342 Gazelle

Sud Aviation · Utility helicopter / Armed helicopter · France · Cold War (1970–1991)

SA 341/SA 342 Gazelle — Utility helicopter / Armed helicopter
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The Aérospatiale Gazelle is a five-seat helicopter developed and initially produced by the French aircraft company Sud Aviation, and later by Aérospatiale. It is the first helicopter to feature a fenestron tail instead of a conventional tail rotor, as well as being the first helicopter to be adapted for single-pilot operations under instrument flight rules.

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Sub-Category
Utility/Transport
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
France
Manufacturer
Sud Aviation
Co-Manufacturer
later Aérospatiale
Operator
French Army; British Army (retired); Egyptian Air Force; Lebanese Air Force
Primary Role
Utility helicopter / Armed helicopter
Status
Active
Service Entry
1973
Produced
1967–1996
Engine
1× turboshaft
Thrust / Power
440 kW
Length (ft)
39
Empty Weight (lb)
2022
MTOW (lb)
3968
Service Ceiling (ft)
16404
Range (mi)
224
Max Speed (mph)
193