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. | |
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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 ◉ |
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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 ◉ |