Aérospatiale SA 342 Gazelle 089195867551 43 RA-5Cs were built

43 RA-5Cs were built

A wealth of electronic components helps to control engine output

and the improved handling contributed to a reduction in vibration and noise

the 109F can do quite well

Later modifications included perforated dive brakes

Aérospatiale SA 342 Gazelle 089195867551 43 RA-5Cs were builtJointly developed by France and the United Kingdom in the 1960s, the Gazelle light multi purpose helicopter made its maiden flight in 1967. It was first mass produced at the start of the 1970s by Arospatiale (France) in collaboration with Westland Helicopters (United Kingdom) and was available in two main versions, the SA 341 and the SA 342. Most of its production was intended for military use. The SA 341 F, produced for the French Army, was the first