- Make a 1/48 helicopter that is widely used around the world
[About the actual machine]
- The AS350 is a small general-purpose helicopter developed by Aerospatiale and Eurocopter since the early 1970s.
- A prototype aircraft successfully made its first flight in 1974, and the first type began operation in 1975. Improved models have since appeared and are still active in various countries around the world.
- AS350B3 is a type that began production in 1978 and is equipped with one Turbomeca Ariel 2B turboshaft engine.
- With an 848 horsepower engine, the aircraft can achieve a cruising speed of 245 km/h.
- Can accommodate 1 pilot and 5 passengers.
- The AS350B3 is also known for being the first helicopter in history to land on Mount Everest.
- It is sold all over the world and is used not only as a general-purpose civilian helicopter, but also for fire, police, and military purposes.
[About the model]
- This is a 1/48 scale model assembly kit that reproduces the Eurocopter AS350, a general-purpose helicopter widely used around the world.
- Among them, the AS350B3 type, which began operation in 1978 and has been improved such as power up, is modeled.
- The number of parts is 44, and the finished total length is 260 mm and width is 214 mm to reproduce the figure.
- The cabin is detailed with the cockpit seat, instrument panel, control stick and pedals.
- Passenger seats are also included, allowing you to see the condition of the interior.
- In addition, the rotor base and engine exhaust port are also reproduced as separate parts, giving it a mechanical atmosphere unique to a helicopter model.
- The markings are those of Air Zermatt, a private airline based in Zermatt, Switzerland.
[Major features]
- Reproduce Eurocopter AS350B3 in 1/48 scale
- 44 parts
- Finished total length is 260mm
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