Gazelle SA342M
The fast, glass-nosed French scout that introduced the Fenestron
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01 / FIELD NOTESDATA / IN CONTEXT 01 / Engine870 hp 02 / Main rotor10.50 m 03 / Tail rotor0.69 m 04 / Length11.97 m
Gazelle SA342M
The Gazelle is a light five-seat helicopter designed by Sud Aviation and built by Aérospatiale, first flown in 1967. It was the first production helicopter with a Fenestron, a fan-in-fin tail rotor. The SA342M is the French Army (ALAT) anti-tank version: a single Turbomeca Astazou XIV M engine, four HOT wire-guided missiles and a roof sight for the gunner. Upgraded SA342M1 Viviane machines added a thermal night sight and are still in service.
“The fast, glass-nosed French scout that introduced the Fenestron”✳
01 / Crew2 (pilot + gunner/commander)
02 / SeatsPilot + 4 passengers
03 / Engine1 × Turbomeca Astazou XIV M turboshaft, about 870 hp max
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02 / OBJECTSLight helicopters made for different missions
Gazelle SA342M↔Airbus H125M
Fast cruise speed
240 km/h / 247 km/h
Main rotor diameter
10.50 m / 10.69 m
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