The SA-341 (Gazelle) is in service with the French Army Light Aviation, the ALAT. The Gazelle is used primarily as an anti-tank gunship (SA-342M) armed with HOT missiles. A light support version equipped with a 20 mm cannon is used (SA-341F) as well as anti-air variants carrying the Mistral air-to-air missile (Gazelle Celtic based on the SA 341F, Gazelle Mistral based on the SA 342M). The latest anti-tank and reconnaissance versions carry the Viviane thermal imagery system and so are called Gazelle Viviane. The Gazelle is being replaced in frontline duties by the Eurocopter Tiger but will continue to be used for light transport and liaison roles.

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