Aerospatiale Gazelle
Aerospatiale SA341B Gazelle AH.1
1972 · Single-engine intermediate turbine helicopter
Westland built version for the British Army and Royal Marines. 212 built. Featured the Astazou IIIN engine, a nightsun searchlight and Decca Doppler Radar. Entered service on July 1974
Specifications
| Engine | 2 x Safran Astazou IIIN 590 shp |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 + 3 |
| Length (m) | 9.53 |
| Height (m) | 3.18 |
| Blades | 3 |
| Speed (km/h) | Cruise: 233 Max: 265 |
| Range (km) | 670 |
Operators
| 1973-2023 |  Army Air Corps |
| 1973- | Westland Gazelle |
| 1973-2005 | Royal Marines |
| 2003- | Falcon Aviation Ltd Gazelle |