SA 344 Gazelle

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:airlines 1 pilot
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:avionics modernized in later models
gptkbp:constructionMaterial aluminum
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:currentStatus still operational in some regions
gptkbp:design gptkb:France
gptkb:Jean_Boulet
compact size
gptkbp:electrification Artouste IIIB
gptkbp:engineType turboshaft
gptkbp:exportedTo many countries
gptkbp:firstFlight 1967
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 500 liters
gptkbp:headlights gptkb:fenestron
gptkbp:height 3.2 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SA 344 Gazelle
gptkbp:influenced other light helicopters
gptkbp:length 13.1 m
gptkbp:manufacturer Sud Aviation
gptkbp:maxSpeed 130 knots
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 2,250 kg
gptkbp:militaryRank SA_341,_SA_342
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades over time
gptkbp:notableFeature lightweight design
used in various conflicts
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:French_Army
gptkbp:operationalHistory extensive use in military operations
gptkbp:operationalRange 450 km
gptkbp:participatesIn reconnaissance
air ambulance
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 5
500 kg
gptkbp:performance agile and maneuverable
gptkbp:produces 1967-1991
gptkbp:range 600 km
gptkbp:retirementYear still in service in some countries
gptkbp:role utility helicopter
gptkbp:rotorDiameter 11.0 m
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally good
gptkbp:services 1970
various air forces
3,000 m
gptkbp:setting single rotor
gptkbp:successor Eurocopter EC120 Colibri
gptkbp:supportRole pilot training
anti-tank operations
gptkbp:usedBy military forces
gptkbp:variant gptkb:SA_340_Gazelle
gptkbp:weight 1,200 kg