Aérospatiale Gazelle
The Aérospatiale Gazelle (company designations SA 340, SA 341 and SA 342) is a five-seat helicopter developed and initially produced by the French aircraft company Sud Aviation, and later by Aérospatiale. It is the first helicopter to feature a fenestron tail instead of a conventional tail rotor, as well as being the first helicopter to be adapted for single-pilot operations under instrument flight rules.
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| National origin | France
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| First flight | 7 April 1967 (SA.340)
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| Introduction | 1973
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| Status | In service
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| Produced | 1967–1996
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| Number built | 1,775
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| Unit cost | $198,500 (1973) |
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