SA-330 Puma
This HFI model is part of the world's largest public display of scale model helicopters.
It was built to 1/50 scale. The model was donated to the HFI archives by Aerospatiale.
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Aircraft Specifications
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First Flight:
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1968 |
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Main Rotor:
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46 ft., 8 in. |
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Engine:
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2 x 1,580 shp Turbomeca Turmo IVC |
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Max Speed:
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170 mph |
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Height:
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14 ft., 4 in. |
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Length:
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55 ft., 6 in. |
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Gross Weight:
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15,432 lbs. |
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Empty Weight:
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7,795 lbs. |
The SA 330 more closely resembles the Super Frelon than it does the Alouette series, particularly with its two, top-mounted turbine engines.
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