SA315 Alouette II vs SA340 Gazelle

French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
First flight 12 March 1955
Year of introduction 1957
Number produced 1300 units
Average unit price $-- million
French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction.
Picture of SA340 Gazelle
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
First flight 7 April 1967
Year of introduction 1971
Number produced 1775 units
Average unit price $1.7 million
Wingspan -- m
Height 2.8 m
Length 9.7 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 2,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,600 kg
Empty weight 895 kg
Total thrust 1 x 343 kW
3-view profile of SA315 Alouette II
Wingspan 10.5 m
Height 3.2 m
Length 11.9 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h
Operational range 670 km
Service ceiling 4,450 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,100 kg
Empty weight 1,009 kg
Total thrust 1 x 650 kW

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