Gazelle
The primary role of Gazelle is observation and reconnaissance.
The Gazelle was first produced in 1968 under an Anglo-French agreement between Westlands and Aerospatiale. The Gazelle fondly referred to as the "whistling chicken leg" has proved an incredibly reliable observation and reconnaissance helicopter for many years. Although having only one engine it is not as powerful as many others, but its lightweight chassis offsets any deficit it might have. Advantages include its small agile nature, and its unparalleled visibility from the cockpit.
Gazelle virtual tour
The Gazelle virtual tour is available below in two formats, Quicktime and Java. Click on the links below the image to view the aircraft inside. The view can be expanded to full screen by using the links in the view window.
| In Service Date: |
1973 |
| All Up Mass: |
1900kg |
| Engines: |
1 x Turbomeca Astazou III N2 592 shp |
| Crew: |
1 or 2 + 3 Passengers |
| Length: |
12m |
| Main Rotor Diameter: |
10.5m |
| Height: |
3.2m |
| Maximum Speed: |
168 knots |
| Range: |
250 NM |