Eurocopter Gazelle Helicopter 1970s
Originally built by Eurocopter (Aerospatiale / MBB heritage), now Airbus Helicopters.
Pre-1980 helicopters include early Bell 206 JetRanger, Bell 47, early Hughes 500 / OH-6 derivatives, and Eurocopter Alouette II/III. Most are now restoration-grade or commercial-utility cores rather than active corporate aircraft. Component overhaul status (rotor head, gearbox, engine) dominates value; budget realistically for time-life-component replacement.
The Eurocopter Gazelle is a light helicopter with strong military and utility heritage, bought in the civil market by specialists who understand that support path, component status, and exact configuration matter more than the attractive name. It is not a mainstream private helicopter like a Robinson or Bell 206. Compared with a Bell 206, the Gazelle is more specialized and support-sensitive; compared with modern light twins, it is a legacy platform with unique parts and maintenance questions.
3 used Eurocopter Gazelle helicopters for sale 1970s · 5-seat · Reference price ~$650,000 ($350,000–$1,100,000) · updated 6 hours ago
Eurocopter Gazelle Specifications
Model specThe Eurocopter Gazelle is a 5-seat single turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 129 kt (239 km/h), a range of 420 nm (778 km), and a useful load of 1,600 lbs (726 kg).
Eurocopter Gazelle for Sale
Eurocopter Gazelle asking prices range from $399,000 to $595,000, with a median of $590,000 (market reference $650,000).
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How much does a Eurocopter Gazelle cost? Used Gazelle prices: $399K – $595K, average $528K (median $590K); market reference $650K, across 3 priced of 3 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Eurocopter Gazelle
Buying a Eurocopter Gazelle comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Eurocopter Gazelle
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Eurocopter Gazelle Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
| Hungary | 1 |
Eurocopter Gazelle by Price
| Under $500k | 1 |
Eurocopter Gazelle Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Eurocopter Gazelle. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database