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The Ecureuil AS 350 is a 6-seater multi-task helicopter built by the Aerospatiale company (now Eurocopter). It was developed in the early 1970's, and in 1986 the AS 350 B version was introduced, with a stronger gearbox and more powerful turbine. In addition to this basic single-engined version twin-engined variants also exist (e.g. AS 355). The Ecureuil AS 350 B is powered by a Turbomeca Arriel-1D shaft turbine with a rated take-off power of 693 SHP.

The maximum take-off weight of the machine is around 2 tonnes. The same helicopter is distributed in the North American area under the name A-Star. It is capable of a maximum cruise speed of 232 km/hr and a maximum speed of 272 km/hr. Our semi-scale model is designed to a scale of 1:6.8.

The white pigmented GRP fuselage is supplied with pre-cut machined window openings and other apertures, and includes a large upper front opening through which UNI-EXPERT MECHANICS or UNI-MECHANICS 2000 can be installed completely assembled, including silencer. The mechanical system is then held in place by four screws in the fuselage floor and two additional bracing points at the top.

The tail rotor drive system is based on a 2 mm Ø spring steel shaft, while the tail rotor control system exploits a cantilever CFRP pushrod. GRP molded components include the top fuselage fairing, the fuselage tail piece complete with vertical stabilizer, and the main fuselage itself. These parts are supplied with a high-gloss white surface, so all that remains is to paint on the contrast colors and apply the decals supplied. The motor is started from above using a hexagon starter adaptor with freewheel, Order No. 1621.

Specifications:

Fuselage length (excl. rotor) approx. 1640 mm
Fuselage width (excl. rotor) approx. 430 mm
Overall height approx. 480 mm
Model scale 1:6.8
All-up weight min. approx. 4800 g

Kit contents:

Building instructions in German, English and French. Lightweight multi-part fuselage molded in epoxy resin / glass fibre, with white pigmented high-gloss surface finish and most openings machine-cut, wooden parts, pre-cut clear smoked tint glazing panels and dummy exhaust, skid landing gear, tail rotor drive shaft and bearings, CFRP tail rotor pushrod, vacuum-molded parts for cockpit and horizontal stabilizer, small items.