30 Gazelle AH-1's for sale!
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30 Gazelle AH-1's for sale!
30 heli's and about 120 spare rotor blades are being sold off, here.
They're under deposit at the moment.
They're under deposit at the moment.
We are looking to sell these as is direct from storage.
It will be the purchasers responsibility to return these aircraft to
airworthiness. All aircraft hours and component times Etc. are on RAM and
we have these on disc which we can provide for all of the aircraft for a
deposit of 50 Pounds which is refundable on a purchase of one or a number of
aircraft.
We have a guide price of between 75,000 to 175,000 Pounds each but there will be several
cheaper ones suitable for spares or rebuild. Our preference would be to
sell the whole lot as one batch with a quantity of approx 120 spare
blades. We would be looking for offers around 2,000,000 Pounds for the whole package.All are used not new and no other spares are included.
If you are expecting to export a full export licence with an end user
declaration is required which normally takes 8 to 10 weeks to obtain.
The helicopters are available to be viewed at our facility which can be
found from the following link.
Visit Us, MOD Sales, Military Vehicles & Used Ex MOD Land Rovers for Sale
If you are seriously interested and need any more information or you wish to view please call the
Mr Paul Southerington on 0044 1476 861361
It will be the purchasers responsibility to return these aircraft to
airworthiness. All aircraft hours and component times Etc. are on RAM and
we have these on disc which we can provide for all of the aircraft for a
deposit of 50 Pounds which is refundable on a purchase of one or a number of
aircraft.
We have a guide price of between 75,000 to 175,000 Pounds each but there will be several
cheaper ones suitable for spares or rebuild. Our preference would be to
sell the whole lot as one batch with a quantity of approx 120 spare
blades. We would be looking for offers around 2,000,000 Pounds for the whole package.All are used not new and no other spares are included.
If you are expecting to export a full export licence with an end user
declaration is required which normally takes 8 to 10 weeks to obtain.
The helicopters are available to be viewed at our facility which can be
found from the following link.
Visit Us, MOD Sales, Military Vehicles & Used Ex MOD Land Rovers for Sale
If you are seriously interested and need any more information or you wish to view please call the
Mr Paul Southerington on 0044 1476 861361
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Sad that we see good Helis like this being sold ( with some private company making a profit) so just how cheap did our brilliant politico's give them away for, pass tem on to the ANA, they would sell them to the bad guys who would fill them with at least ten souls( see how they ride M/Cycles) then blast em from the sky, more cost effective than Uncle Sam using B1B's and big bangers...
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Hmmm...take a look around your local town at all the taxis and private hire cabs. Would you buy one secondhand if it came up for sale? Probably not. Well, that's what you're getting with an ex Army Gazelle. 
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These machines have been available for sale on that site for a considerable period of time. If you are potentially interested (as once I was) take advice from an expert. And look closely at the terms for "taking an interest".
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For an aircraft that first entered service around 1974, being able to get a couple of million quid for 30 of them after over 35 years service as part of the disposal plan is not a bad deal . Bit more cost effective than the MRA4 deal, I'm guessing.
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These won't be used for public transport. In the UK they're a relatively cheap source of turbine flying (for owners who fly less) and which is done on a permit to fly.
Quite a number from the last batch went to the Ukraine.
As John mentioned, this current batch has been around a while. The sellers are not aviation people but a vehicle disposal outfit who've made money disposing of MoD assets. Their contract, AFAIK, is up for renewal this year.
My guess is that the market (European at least) isn't quite ready for another 10-12 civil Gazelles but - you never know.
Quite a number from the last batch went to the Ukraine.
As John mentioned, this current batch has been around a while. The sellers are not aviation people but a vehicle disposal outfit who've made money disposing of MoD assets. Their contract, AFAIK, is up for renewal this year.
My guess is that the market (European at least) isn't quite ready for another 10-12 civil Gazelles but - you never know.
In the UK they're a relatively cheap source of turbine flying
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Ironic, that in the US there's aircraft like the privately owned Huey Cobra and Harrier, yet here, you have to have the aircraft virtually rebuilt (AFAIK) before use, then face restrictions on POB etc.
Is it simply bureaucratic nonsense for the sake of it or is there a valid basis for the restrictions placed on ex mil helicopters?
Is it simply bureaucratic nonsense for the sake of it or is there a valid basis for the restrictions placed on ex mil helicopters?
Link in the OP comes up with 'the item you are requiring is no longer available'
Don't forget if they're ex Army, they don't have auto-stab, only hydraulic assistance.(has to be kept simple for REME to maintain it)
Don't forget if they're ex Army, they don't have auto-stab, only hydraulic assistance.(has to be kept simple for REME to maintain it)
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Very Very simple....actually!
As they use the 3 P method of maintenance.
Pound it to shape....Pound it to fit....Paint it to match!
As they use the 3 P method of maintenance.
Pound it to shape....Pound it to fit....Paint it to match!
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If you could get them over to the USA I think they would be very popular...
KJ
There are lots of tricks around insurance on gazelles by going through Hungarian register, etc. but I've seen quotes for newbies in the UK that require 5,000 hours turbine, 1,000 hours on type, PLUS... (wait for it...) a safety pilot at all times
In other words, FRO! Just too many accidents by low time PPLs who buy them for STG250k...
There are lots of tricks around insurance on gazelles by going through Hungarian register, etc. but I've seen quotes for newbies in the UK that require 5,000 hours turbine, 1,000 hours on type, PLUS... (wait for it...) a safety pilot at all times
In other words, FRO! Just too many accidents by low time PPLs who buy them for STG250k...
TTB, I understand the rationale if not the actuarial numbers.
I just figure that in the world of turbine helicopter owners and costs, 250K is a low enough number and the premiums high enough that hull insurance is not worth it and better to simply self insure.
I just figure that in the world of turbine helicopter owners and costs, 250K is a low enough number and the premiums high enough that hull insurance is not worth it and better to simply self insure.