Hobby Master 1/72 Helicopter Air Power Series
HH1006 - Augusta-Bell AB-204B, Austrian Air Force
Die-cast metal.

Fully assembled.

Superb detailing in 1/72 scale.

Pre-painted with pad applied markings.

Rotors spin.

Minimum use of plastic.

Very collectable
THESE ARE ONLY PRE-PRODUCTION
PICTURES NOT THE FINAL MODEL
Not only used as a military helicopter by several countries the Augusta-Bell AB-204B
has found a place with commercial operators as a medium-sized utility helicopter.
Because of the configuration of the helicopter the new turbo-shaft engine was
installed backwards behind the transmission making it necessary to put the exhaust
out the side instead of the rear. This new exhaust configuration; along with a slightly
longer tail boom are about the only visible exterior changes from the UH-1B. Some
AB-204Bs have been built with 44-foot or 48-foot main rotors.


In Italy, Augusta built a similar version of the Bell UH-1F helicopter under license for
the Italian Military. These new helicopters were named AB-204B and were purchased
by 6 other countries including Austria. Although capable of carrying a large assortment
of armament the Austrian versions were mainly used as medium-sized utility helicopter
and medivacs. The Austrian AB-204B registration number 4D-BT was construction
number 3192 and was in service from December 1, 1967 until June 26, 2003. Since
1963 Austria has owned 26 AB-204Bs.


Specifications for the AB-204B

Weight
Maximum take off weight - 8510 lb   (3860 kg)
Empty weight - 4850 lb   (2200 kg)
Weight with crew (3 men) - 5379 lb   (2440 kg)
and full tank (625 l)  6504 lb   (2950 kg)
Maximum additional load with 3 men Crew and full tank - 2061 lb   (935 kg)


Range with full tanks + maximum take-off weight  -  179 miles   (288 km)

Maximum speed - 134.2 mph   (216 km/h)
Cruising speed - 89.48 mph   (144 km/h)


Tail rotor
Diameter - 8.5 ft   (2.59 m)
Flapping axis - +/- 8°
Tail rotor number of revolutions - 1650 RPM
Blade tip speed - 501.7 mph   (807.4 km/h)

Dimensions
Main rotor diameter - 48 ft   (14.63 m)
Length - 57.05 ft   (17.39 m)
Height - 12.37 ft   (3.77 m)
Clearance - 1.11 ft   (0.34 m)
Skid track width - 8.37 ft   (2.55 m)
Skid length -10.93 ft   (3.33 m)

Carrying capacities
Troop seats - 8
Stretchers and seats - 3+4

Rescue hoist traction power - 595.2 lb   (270 kg)
Loading hook max. - 3968 lb   (1800 kg)

GNOMES H-1200 MK-610 engine (2 wheel turbine)
Reduction Gearboxshaft output:
- max. (1 hour limit)   1215 HP
- max. continuous   1020 HP
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