Sa 342 l gazelle Model kit

Product description : SA 342 L GAZELLE

Aircraft model SA 342 L GAZELLE

Jointly developed by France and the United Kingdom in the 1960s, the Gazelle light multi-purpose helicopter made its maiden flight in 1967.
It was first mass-produced at the start of the 1970s by Aérospatiale (France) in collaboration with Westland Helicopters (United Kingdom) and was available in two main versions, the SA 341 and the SA 342.
Most of its production was intended for military use.
The SA 341 F, produced for the French Army, was the first model to be equipped with HOT wire-guided missiles.
The last military versions manufactured were the Astazou XIV turboshaft engine-driven SA 342 L1 and the SA 342 M, produced on behalf of French Army Light Aviation.
The HT 2 (SA 341 C) was produced for the Royal Navy, while the HT 3 and 4 (SA 341 D and E) was produced for the RAF.
Aircraft production ceased in 1996.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Rotor diameter: 10.50 m
• Length: 9.533 m
• Height: 3.192 m
• Weight (empty):         SA 341: 1160 kg  SA 342: 1200 kg
• Maximum weight: 1900 kg
• Crew: 2

 

Engine System

• Engine:            SA 341: 641 HP Turbomeca Astazou III C2 SA 342: 858 CV Turbomeca Astazou XIV M
• Cruising speed            SA 341: 220 km/hr SA 342: 230 km/hr
• Maximum speed: 310 km/hr
• Service ceiling: 6000 m
• Ferry range: 670 km

 

Armament:

2 x 2 HOT wire-guided anti-tank missiles

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Scale : 1:50
The 1:50 scale is primarily used for miniature public works, agriculture and ship models.
A model in the 1:50 scale is 50 times smaller than the original.
For example, a truck measuring 10m in length will measure 8 inches / 20cm in the scaled version (1000/50 = 20).
Type of product : Airplane model kit
To build a plastic model airplane, you need the following tools:
- a cutter or cutting pliers
- and model glue.
You can also paint the model with a brush (acrylic or enamel paint).
The model consists of different parts to cut and assemble.
Construction time will vary depending on the number of parts.

An instruction manual is provided for you inside the box.
Paint and glue : To be bought separately
The tools, paints and glue are not provided.
You can see our selection with the essential glues and paints or the full range..


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