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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2186 | sa342m |  4186 | GCM | |
| 2187 | sa342m | 4187 | BWC | |
| 2188 | sa342m | 4188 | CWQ | |
| 2191 | sa342m | 4191 | ||
| 2194 | sa342m | 4194 | CXK | |
| 2195 | sa342m | 4195 | GCP | |
| 2198 | sa342m | 4198 | ||
| 2210 | sa342m | 4210 | GEF | |
| 2214 | sa342m | 4214 | GEI | |
| 2219 | sa342m | 4219 | ||
| 2225 | sa342m | 4225 | GET | |
| 5019 | sa342m |  TR-KCU |
Operators
| 1973- | Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre Gazelle |
| 2013- |  Armee de l Air |