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SA340 Gazelle vs Westland Scout

SA340 Gazelle vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 310 vs 211 km/h, range 361 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 2,100 vs 2,404 kg, built 1,775 vs 150 units.

Aérospatiale SA340 Gazelle military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA340 Gazelle
Westland Scout military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Scout
Specifications
SA340 Gazelle Westland Scout
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Westland
First flight 7 April 1967 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1971 1963
Number produced 1775 units 150 units
Average unit price $1.7 million --
Wing area -- m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 9.8 m
Height 3.2 m 2.7 m
Length 11.9 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 361 km 507 km
Service ceiling 4,450 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,100 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 1,009 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 1 x 650 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SA340 Gazelle or Westland Scout?
The SA340 Gazelle is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Westland Scout's 211 km/h, a difference of 99 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA340 Gazelle or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a longer range at 507 km compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 361 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA340 Gazelle or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 4,450 meters (14,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA340 Gazelle or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,404 kg compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 2,100 kg.
Which is larger, the SA340 Gazelle or Westland Scout?
The SA340 Gazelle is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Westland Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA340 Gazelle or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout entered service first in 1963, 8 years before the SA340 Gazelle which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA340 Gazelle or Westland Scout?
The SA340 Gazelle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,775 units compared to 150 units of the Westland Scout.