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Westland AH1 Gazelle.

Gazelle - School of Army Aviation







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 - School of Army Aviation







In Service Date: 1973

All Up Mass: 1900kg

Engines: 1 x Turbomeca Astazou III N2 592 shp

Crew: 1 or 2 + 3 Passengers

Dimensions: Length 12m, Main Rotor Diameter 10.5m, Height 3.2m

Maximum Speed: 168 kts

Cruising Speed: 115 kts

Range: 250 Nm

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