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SA342 Gazelle Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

Speed	Value	Description
Never Exceed	310 km/h (167 kts)	Vne
Best Cruise	210-220 km/h	Normal cruise
Climb Speed	100-130 km/h	Best rate of climb
Approach	60-80 km/h	Final approach
Autorotation	130-150 km/h	Best glide

POWER SETTINGS

Phase	Setting
Hover	As required - monitor TGT
Takeoff	Max available
Cruise	70-80% NG
Approach	Reduce collective gradually

FLAP SCHEDULE

Setting	Max Speed	Use
N/A	N/A	Helicopter - no flaps

ENGINE LIMITS

Parameter	Value
Max TGT (Takeoff)	800 C
Max TGT (Continuous)	780 C
NR (Normal)	360-370 RPM (100%)
Max NG	100%

KEY NUMBERS

Parameter	Value
Internal Fuel	~760 kg
Max Payload	700 kg
HOT Missile Range	75-4,000 m
Max Crosswind	17 kts (hover)
Fenestron RPM	4,400 RPM

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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The Aerospatiale SA 342 Gazelle is a French light utility helicopter that entered service in 1973. It features a distinctive fenestron (shrouded tail rotor) and a rigid rotor system that gives it excellent maneuverability. Armed variants have seen combat in numerous conflicts from the Falklands to the Gulf War, carrying HOT anti-tank missiles, Mistral air-to-air missiles, or 20mm gun pods.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: Aerospatiale (Airbus Helicopters)
first Flight: 1967
role: Light utility / scout / anti-tank helicopter
crew: 1-2 pilots + up to 3 passengers
engines: 1x Turbomeca Astazou XIVH (870 shp)
max Speed: 310 km/h (167 kts)
range: 670 km (362 nmi)
ceiling: 16,400 ft
weight: 2,100 kg (MTOW)

Sources: Aerospatiale SA 341/342 Gazelle - Wikipedia, Chuck's Guide - DCS SA342 Gazelle, Gazelle - Airbus Helicopters