Kovozavody Prostejov KPM0278 Alouette III „Over Europe“ 1/72 Helicopter Model

Kovozavody Prostejov KPM0278 Alouette III „Over Europe“ 1/72 is a high-quality plastic model kit that faithfully replicates the light, multi-purpose helicopter Sud Aviation Alouette III. This is one of the most recognizable helicopters used in Europe during the second half of the 20th century. The model is made in the popular 1/72 scale, making it perfect for collections and dioramas that depict a variety of scenes with 20th-century military forces and rescue services.

History and applications: The Alouette III is a French helicopter, designed by Sud Aviation (now part of Airbus Helicopters), which had its first flight in 1959. It was widely used by numerous countries, including France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Switzerland, and many other countries in Europe and around the world. This helicopter served in both military and civilian units—for transportation tasks, rescue missions (SAR), observation, and pilot training. The service period of the Alouette III mainly spans the Cold War era and later decades, when it was gradually replaced by newer designs.

Detailed information about the model:

• Scale: 1/72 – perfect for building complete aircraft equipment collections.
• User countries: widely used in military forces and civilian structures throughout Europe.
• Historical period: Cold War, modern times (from the 1960s up to the present in selected countries).
• Material: high-quality model-grade plastic, guaranteeing ease of processing and precise fitting of parts.
• The set includes detailed decals allowing you to build several paint schemes used by European operators.
• The product does not include glue or paints – for assembly, we recommend acrylic paints and specialist glues dedicated to plastic modeling.
• Category: plastic helicopter model kit.

We recommend this model: both to beginner and advanced modelers who value historical and multi-purpose aviation constructions. We rate the build difficulty at 2/5 – the clear instructions and good fit of parts help avoid problems during assembly. If you are passionate about military aviation, rescue equipment, or collecting Cold War machines, Alouette III “Over Europe” is an ideal choice to expand your collection!