MODEL SIZE (LENGTH X WIDTH): 770 mm x 180 mm
BOX SIZE: 410 x 260 x 55 mm
NUMBER OF DETAILS: 573
Details
1:35 Sikorsky CH-54A Tarhe, US heavy helicopter (100% new molds)
US heavy helicopter
The CH-54 Tarhe helicopter was developed by Sikorsky Aircraft, a company founded by the prominent Ukrainian aircraft designer Igor Sikorsky. The first flight of the helicopter (originally named S-64) took place on May 9, 1962.
The helicopter was built on a modular principle, which simplified its maintenance and repair. It had a tall three-post landing gear with a front support, which allowed a tractor with a trailer approach its fuselage freely.
The helicopter’s powerful winches allowed it to pick up cargo in a hover mode, without the need to land on the ground. During the Vietnam War it evacuated damaged airplanes and various helicopters, transported artillery pieces, cars, tanks and even combat boats on an external sling.
It was also used to drop high-powered bombs to clear the forest for an airfield. This helicopter set 10 world records for its class, including lifting a 15-ton cargo to 3307 meters. The civilian version of the helicopter (Erickson S-64 Aircrane) is still in successful operation today.
TIME PERIOD: After 1950
Additional Information
| Article No | ICM53054 |
|---|---|
| Article No of Manufacturer | 53054 |
| Аvailability | AVAILABLE |
| Colour | For colouring |
| Scale | 1:35 |
| Manufacturer | ICM |
| Brand | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORP. |
| Series | No |
| EAN | 4823044408764 |
| Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
| Epoch | 1947-1991 Cold War and 21st century |
| Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |
