Amercom Helicopters of the World ACHY29

Aerospatiale SA 316B Alouette III Diecast Model

French Securite Civile, France, 2002

1:72 Scale Length Width

Aerospatiale SA 316B Alouette III 7" 6"

The Aerospatiale Alouette III is a single-engine, light utility helicopter developed by French aircraft company Sud Aviation. During its production life, it proved to be a relatively popular rotorcraft; including multiple licensed manufacturers, more than 2,000 units were built. The Alouette III was developed as an enlarged derivative of the earlier and highly successful Alouette II. Sharing many elements with its predecessor while offering an extra pair of seats and other refinements, it quickly became a commercial success amongst both civil and military customers. Similar to the Alouette II, in military service, it was used to perform missions such as aerial observation, photography, air-sea rescue, liaison, transport and training; it could also be armed with anti-tank missiles, anti-shipping torpedoes, and a fixed cannon. In a civilian capacity, the Alouette III was commonly used for casualty evacuation (often fitted with a pair of external stretcher panniers), crop-spraying, personnel transportation, and for carrying external loads.

Aerospatiale SA 316B Alouette III

Designed as an enhanced version of the Sud-Aviation Alouette II, the Alouette III was first flown on February 28th, 1959.

Amercom Helicopters of the World

The Amercom "Helicopters of the World" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military and civilian helicopters in 1:72 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.

Amercom "Helicopters of the World" diecast helicopters feature:

Diecast metal and plastic construction.

Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.

Rotating wheels and rotor blades.

Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".