SA-341 Gazelle "Blue Thunder"
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1971 |
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Main Rotor:
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34 ft., 5in. |
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Engine:
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1 x 590 shp Turbomeca Astazou 111A |
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Max Speed:
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164 mph |
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Height:
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10 ft., 4 in. |
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Length:
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31 ft., 3 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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3,968 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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2,022 lbs. |
This Gazelle was significantly modified for its role in the popular film "Blue Thunder".
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