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Well-suited for amphibious warfare and the tactical insertion of ground troops, the 'Commando' was an important variant of the Sea King. It was initially proposed as a tactical transport for the Egyptian Air Force, for which the amphibious capability of earlier Sea Kings was not required, and so the side floats were deleted. With folding rotors and tail, the Commando entered service with the Royal Navy as the Sea King HC.4. It was eventually provided with radar-warning and infrared jamming devices, and could also deploy M130/M147 flares as counter-measures. Besides troops, it could also carry underslung loads of up to 2.5 tonnes.

Increased range and a 28-troop capacity made it ideal as an amphibious transport aircraft, and the HC.4 saw operational service in the Falklands, Balkans, Gulf, Lebanon and Afghanistan conflicts. It was often deployed to evacuate wounded personnel and refugees, as well as preparing for and supporting ground advances. It was due to be retired from UK Forces service in March 2016.

Specification

• Item Scale: 1:72
• Parts Included: 133
• Skill Level: 2
• Scheme Options: 2

Features

The Mi-4 was designed in response to the American H-19 Chickasaw and the deployment of U.S. helicopters during the Korean War. While the Mi-4 superficially resembles the H-19 Chickasaw, it is a larger helicopter and is able to lift more weight. The first model entered service in 1952, and replaced the Mi-1. The helicopter was first displayed to the outside world in 1952 at the Soviet Aviation Day in Tushino.

Features

• Detailed fuselage w/accurate design

• Canopy made from clear parts

• Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin,

• Photo-etched parts included

Specifications

• Model Brief: Length: 340.6mm Rotor Diameter: 430mm

• Total Parts: 160+

• Total Sprues: 7 sprues

King of land, sea, and sky, we introduce the newly tooled 1:48 Westland Sea King HAS.1/HAS.5/HU.5, the most complete Sea King kit ever released with 348 pieces.

With its captivating narrative, this kit portrays the evolution of a single aircraft, from its inaugural flight to its current livery, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.

The newly designed Westland Sea King boasts an intricately detailed exterior, featuring a fully riveted external skin and overlapping panels. Its interior is equally detailed, showcasing raised cockpit elements and instrument surfaces, and three distinct cabin configurations tailored to each scheme.

At the very forefront of world helicopter design and development in the post war era, the US Sikorsky Company were awarded an important contract to produce an all-weather amphibious helicopter for the United States Navy in 1957. Its primary mission profile would be that of an anti-submarine warfare aircraft, protecting the US fleet from possible attack, however, the aircraft would prove adaptable enough to take on a multitude of secondary roles, going on to become one of the truly great aircraft of the 20th Century.

The aircraft, which was given the designation SH-3 Sea King, was produced with an amphibious hull, giving it the capability to land on water, in addition to its more usual environment on the decks of numerous US Navy warships. Powered by a twin turboshaft engine arrangement, the Sea King was an impressive machine, capable of carrying significant loads of men, equipment, or general supplies, providing the US Navy with a truly revolutionary new aircraft.

On entering service in 1961, the Sea King was the most advanced aircraft of its type in the world and presented the US Navy with one of the most flexible aviation platforms at that time. In Britain, an existing licence agreement between Westland Helicopters and Sikorsky to build their helicopters in the UK was extended to include the SH-3 Sea King not long after the first flight of the prototype aircraft, because even at that early stage, the incredible potential of this new helicopter was clear, and Britain wanted its own Sea Kings.

Externally, Westland manufactured Sea King helicopters featured the same classic lines of the original US design, however internally, they were very different machines, with numerous modifications geared towards British military use. The Westland Sea King was selected by the Royal Navy to meet their requirement for an anti-submarine warfare helicopter, replacing the venerable Westland Wessex in this role, with an order for 60 aircraft being placed in the summer of 1966.

The first Westland built Sea King HAS.1 flew from their factory facility at Yeovil on 7th May 1969, with the first Royal Navy machines delivered to No.700 Naval Air Squadron (OEU) at RNAS Yeovilton later that same year. As the Sea King became established in Royal Naval service, it quickly showed itself to be both operationally capable and highly adaptable and was destined for a long and illustrious career not only with the Fleet Air Arm, but also with the Royal Air Force.

Excelling in every role it was assigned, it was perhaps its use as a Search & Rescue helicopter which made these some of the best loved aircraft in British military service and undoubtedly one of the most successful aircraft of the post war era.

Extremely versatile

The original helicopter was a firm favourite of the United States Navy and the Royal Navy.

Captivating detail

Featuring a fully riveted external skin and overlapping panels and a fully riveted surface.

Our most complete Sea King kit ever

This kit portrays the evolution of a single aircraft, from its inaugural flight to its current livery.

Specification

• Item Scale: 1:48
• Parts Included: 348
• Skill Level: 4
• Scheme Options: 4

The H145 ADAC/REGA model kit is an exquisite piece of craftsmanship that introduces you to the exciting world of rescue helicopters. With a detailed scale of 1:32 and an impressive 200 parts, this kit gives you the opportunity to create an impressively realistic model of the H145 helicopter. With precise dimensions of 363 mm length and 343 mm rotor diameter, every detail of the original is impressively reproduced. For fans aged 13 and over, this kit offers a challenging and rewarding project.

The H145 is a well-known and versatile rescue helicopter that is used by both ADAC and REGA for rescue missions. With this model kit, you can not only recreate a masterpiece of engineering, but also pay tribute to the dedicated and tireless work of the rescue services. With authentic designs from ADAC and REGA, this kit allows you to recreate and honor a piece of the history and mission of this impressive helicopter fleet.

Scope of delivery

• Model kit H145 ADAC/REGA (not yet assembled)

• Highly detailed, new components for a precise replica

• Separate side doors for individual design

• Moving main rotor for a dynamic representation

• Authentic decals for the ADAC and REGA versions to add the finishing touches to your model

Difficulty level - Level 5

This kit is ideal for experienced model builders who already have sound knowledge and skills in model building. The 200 parts provide a challenging yet satisfying building experience that is ideal for collectors and model building enthusiasts looking to expand their collection.

Features

• Novel, precisely manufactured components that enable detailed replication

• The option of attaching separate side doors offers a wide range of display options

• A movable main rotor that gives the model a dynamic touch

• Exclusive ADAC-REGA design that enables versatile styling

• Number of parts:200

• Length:363 mm

• Rotor Diameter:343 mm

Model kit of the Westland Lynx. The Lynx is a British multi-role helicopter used by many nations, primarily for military purposes. The Mk.88 version is used for naval aviation.

Features

• Rotatable rotor
  
• Detailed finishes
  
• Decals for a German version

Specifications

• Length: 17.5 cm
  
• Height: 4.4 cm

The UH-1H Iroquois is a medium-sized multipurpose helicopter. 

It is equipped with a gas turbine engine (basically a jet engine, but using rotation instead of exhaust power). Many UH-1 series were produced, but the main model was the UH-1H. This H model was improved to carry more troops and cargo by lengthening the fuselage of the previous model, and is equipped with an engine with increased power.

The Sikorsky H-53 was designed as a heavy assault transport helicopter that entered service with the US Navy as the CH-53A, the USAF as the CH-53B/C, and the USMC as the CH-53D. The US Navy adopted their Sea Stallion to serve as a mine sweeper, towing a hydrofoil sled through the water to search for and clear mines left to disrupt maritime traffic. This first version was the RH-53D.

Sikorsky must have taken note of actor Tim Allen's approach to engineering - "more power" when it came time to improve the H-53. They took their twin-engine workhorse and crammed a third engine behind the rotor mast. To translate that additional power to lift, Sikorsky altered the main rotor head from a six-bladed arrangement to seven blades. Another innovation was the tilting of the vertical stabilizer to port to optimize the tail rotor authority against the increased torque from the higher-power engine/main rotor combination.

This new machine became the CH-53E Super Sea Stallion and MH-53E Sea Dragon. The MH-53E entered service with the US Navy in 1986 and differed from the CH-53E with larger external sponsons to increase its range/endurance while still retaining its air refueling boom. In addition, main cabin can be equipped with up to seven 300 gallon fuel tanks for further range/endurance. The aircraft was designed specifically to tow a special mine-sweeping sled which can safely clear sea lanes of mines. When the aircraft is not involved in the mine-sweeping mission, the aircraft's greater range makes it a useful troop and supply transport to reach areas outside the unrefueled reach of the Marines' CH-53E

Following on their well-received 1/48 CH-53E kit, Academy releases this model of the minesweeping MH-53E. Includes new-tool parts for the massive sponsons and mine sweeping gear. Decals are included for three aircraft, one each from HC-4 "Black Stallions," HM-14 "Vanguard," and HM-15 "Blackhawks."

This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.