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Aerospatiale SA-342M Gazelle

General

Crew : Two (Pilot and Observer)
Accommodation : Up to 3 passengers in the liaison role

Powerplant

Number Of Engines : One
Powerplant type : Turboméca Astazou XIVM turboshaft
Max Power Rating : 604kW (858shp)

Dimensions

Length, Rotors Turning : 11.97m (39ft 3.3in)
Height, Rotors Turning : 3.19m (10ft 5.6in)
Main Rotor Diameter : 10.50m (24ft 5.4in)
Main Rotor Disc Area : 86.59m2 (932.08sq ft)
Tail Rotor Diameter : 0.695m (2ft 3.4in)

Weights

Empty Weight : 991kg (2,184lb)
Max Take-off Weight : 1,900kg (4,188lb)
Internal fuel load : 425 litres (937lb)

Landing Gear

Type : Fixed twin-skid landing gear
Skid Track : 2.015m (6ft 7.3in)

Performance

Max Speed At Sea Level : 140kt (260km/h; 161mph)
Maximum Range : 710km (440mi)
Initial Climb Rate : 1,535ft (468m) per minute
Service Ceiling : 13,450ft (4,100m)


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