Aerospatiale Gazelle
Aerospatiale SA342M Gazelle
1980 · Single-engine light turbine helicopter
Military version of the SA342J powered by Astazou XIV engine for France. Fitted with 4 HOT anti-tank missiles
Specifications
| Engine | 1 x Safran Astazou XIV M 590 shp |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 + 3 |
| Length (m) | 11.97 |
| Height (m) | 3.18 |
| Blades | 3 |
| Rotor diam. (m) | 10.5 |
| Disc area (m2) | 86.59 |
| Weight (kgs) | Max: 1900 |
| Ceiling (m) | 4300 |
| Rate/Climb (m/min) | 510 |
Airframes (132)
| C/N | Model | Built | Reg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2119 | sa342m |  4149 | GBQ | |
| 2120 | sa342m | 4120 | BWI | |
| 2123 | sa342m | 1985 | 4123 N342RP | ABA |
| 2124 | sa342m | 4124 | GBS | |
| 2136 | sa342m | 4136 | GBT | |
| 2139 | sa342m | 4139 | ||
| 2141 | sa342m | 4141 | ||
| 2142 | sa342m | 4142 | GBW | |
| 2143 | sa342m | 4143 | AXM | |
| 2144 | sa342m | 4144 | AEO | |
| 2145 | sa342m | 4145 | GBY | |
| 2146 | sa342m | 4146 | GBY | |
| 2151 | sa342m | 4151 | ||
| 2155 | sa342m | 4155 | ||
| 2159 | sa342m | 4159 | CXK | |
| 2160 | sa342m | 4160 | BWH | |
| 2161 | sa342m | 4161 | GCD | |
| 2162 | sa342m | 4162 | ||
| 2164 | sa342m | 4164 | GCF | |
| 2168 | sa342m | 4168 | GCG | |
| 2175 | sa342m | 4175 | GCI | |
| 2176 | sa342m | 4176 | ||
| 2177 | sa342m | 4177 | ||
| 2179 | sa342m | 4179 | GCJ | |
| 2180 | sa342m | 4180 | BSJ | |
| 2181 | sa342m | 4181 | ||
| 2182 | sa342m | 4182  5U-MHM | MHM | |
| 2183 | sa342m | 4183 | GOB | |
| 2184 | sa342m | 4184 | ABF | |
| 2185 | sa342m | 4185 | GKD |
Operators
| 1973- | Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre Gazelle |
| 2013- | Armee de l Air |