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 CVMaximum speed: 258 km/h (140 kts)Cruising range: 662 km
