De Agostini Combat Helicopters CH40
Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk Diecast Model
USN HSL-41 Seahawks, #162329 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk | | 8.25" | | 9" |
The Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk is a twin turboshaft engine, multi-mission United States Navy helicopter based on the United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk and a member of the Sikorsky S-70 family. The SH-60B maintains 83% commonality with the UH-60A. Differences include corrosion protection, more powerful T700 engines, and an electric blade folding system, hinged tail and folding horizontal stabilators to reduce its footprint aboard ships. The SH-60B is deployed primarily aboard frigates, destroyers, and cruisers. The primary missions of the SH-60B are surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare.
Designed as a better-performing, more reliable replacement for the UH-1 Huey, the UH-60 Black Hawk was first flown on November 29, 1974. The Black Hawk was one of the first aircraft to use the General Electric T700, a common turbine engine designed for use in multiple Army helicopters. This four-bladed, twin-engined, medium-lift aircraft has a low-profile shape so that it can be transported aboard the C-130 Hercules. It also has greater survivability than the helicopter it replaced, with advanced avionics and electronics such as the Global Positioning System (GPS). The Black Hawk also serves as Marine One when transporting the President of the United States. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The De Agostini "Combat Helicopters" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of helicopters. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
De Agostini "Combat Helicopters" diecast helicopters feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Rotating rotor blades.
- Permanently extended landing gear.
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