Description

EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3 1/48 Scale Kit

44 Pieces

Box Dimensions: 36 x 18.5 x 4.3cm

Model Dimensions: 26 x 21.4cm

On 14 May 2005 at 07.08 (local time), an Ecureuil/AStar AS 350 B3, series (registration number F-WQEX) with test pilot Didier Delsalle at the controls, set down at 8.850 meters (29,035 ft) on the summit of Mount Everest (Kingdom of Nepal), shattering the world record for high altitude takeoff and landing. This helicopter, registration number F-HMGM, is now a member of the French company CHALLENGE S.A.S. fleet, based at GAP-TALLARD airport.

FEATURES

Engine: 1 turbine engine Turbomeca Arriel 2B1, 632kW/860 CV
Maximum speed: 258 km/h (140 kts)
Cruising range: 662 km