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The McDonnell-Douglas (Boeing) AH-64 helicopter was selected as the winner in the competition with Bell's YAH-63 in December 1976. The name Apache stuck to the helicopter in 1981. This highly efficient machine has four-blade rotors driven by two General Electric T700-701 turbine engines with a capacity of 1696HP. The vestigial wings are fitted with conventional trailing edge flaps, and a plate tail improves longitudinal steering. The two-man crew takes seats one after the other in the armored cabin. The pilot's seat is in the rear, and the weapon operator / gunner is in the front. The key to the universal use of the helicopter are the TADS systems on the gunner's stand and the PNVS systems used by the pilot. The TADS is a target-tracking laser marker and rangefinder set and a forward-facing infrared sensor that is duplicated by the normal optics. The PNVS system is a developed FLIR system that allows you to pilot a helicopter just above the ground in order to prevent or delay detection by the enemy's anti-aircraft defense. Apache helicopters took part in the operation in Panama in 1989, during the Desert Storm in 1991, or the last conflict in Iraq (2003). At the end of 1990, the construction of a new version of the helicopter began, equipped with a Martin / Westinghouse Longbow millimeter radar installed above the head to control the weapons. It is used to control the Rockwell AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles. Technical data: Top speed: 300 km / h; climb speed 12.7 m / s, maximum range (without external tanks): 689 km, armament: 30mm Hughes M230A1 Chain Gun fixed-1 cannon, and outboard armaments - most often Hellfire missiles.

This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

JGSDF AH-64D Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Apache helicopter licence-built by Fuji Heavy Industries.

Features

• Photo-etch & clear parts included.
• Choice of 3 markings. (Figure not included).
• 1:35 scale plastic model kit from Takom, requires paint and glue.

The Sikorsky H-34 is a piston-engined military helicopter originally designed by American aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky as an anti-submarine warfare aircraft for the United States Navy.

Features

• The kit consists of over 330 parts
• optional landing gear and exhaust systems
• Photo Etched parts included

An aircraft which possibly underlines the capabilities of the modern helicopter more effectively than any other type, the mighty Boeing CH-47 Chinook has already been in military service for over sixty years and shows no sign of disappearing from world skies any time soon.

The distinctive tandem twin-rotor configuration of this heavy-lift helicopter cleverly counteracts the effects of engine torque by having each of its huge rotor blade stacks rotate in opposite directions, thus negating the need for the tail rotors traditionally associated with helicopters.

The impressive Chinook made its first flight in 1961 and since then, it has become one of the most effective aircraft designs of the post-war era, capable of operating in almost any environment, no matter how inhospitable the terrain. Clearly, this has made the Chinook invaluable when performing many roles, ably tackling a multitude of military and civilian applications.

As the world's largest operator of the Chinook outside the US, the Royal Air Force ordered 33 of these heavy-lift behemoths in 1978, with No.18 Squadron taking the honour of becoming Britain's first operational Chinook unit in August 1981.

These first helicopters were designated HC.1 (Helicopter Cargo Mk.1) and had hardly settled into service when events on the other side of the world required their first overseas deployment. Following the Argentinean invasion of the Falkland Islands in April 1982, five of the RAF's Chinooks were wrapped in Driclad PVC protective covers and loaded on the deck of the requisitioned container ship Atlantic Conveyor.

Tragically, all but one of these helicopters was lost following an Exocet missile strike on the vessel, with that surviving Chinook earning legendary status within the RAF. Having already been in Royal Air Force service for over 42 years, the latest variants of the mighty Chinook seem certain to be in service for many years to come.

Specification

• Item Scale: 1:72
• Parts Included: 171
• Skill Level: 3
• Scheme Options: 2

Re-released! Sikorsky CH-37C Deuce USMC. The CH-37C large transport helicopter powered by two piston engines was developed to the USMC requirements, later however was also used by the US Army. At the time when the type was introduced to service, the CH-37C was the most massive helicopter in world. Both the Marine Corps and Army also operated the Deuce in the Vietnam War.

This re-release of the model kit offers one significant improvement in the form of the extra sprue with new and correct shaped external fuel tanks with pylons. The decal sheet caters for three USMC machines.

Features

• Etches and resin parts contained by the kit set
  
• Very interesting subject
  
• Only a limited number release
  
• The original model kit has been out of production and unavailable for a long time, its price on auctions skyrocketed

Contents

• Plastic sprue (Clear), Plastic sprue, Photoetched fret, Resin (cast), Photo film, Decalsheet (waterslide)