Amercom Helicopters of the World ACHY08
Westland Sea King HC.Mk 4 Commando Diecast Model
British Army, Bosnia/Herzrgovina, 1996 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Westland Sea King HC.Mk 4 Commando | | 12.25" | | 10.25" |
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 would eventually be provided with radar-warning and infrared jamming devices, and could also deploy M130/M147 flares as countermeasures. Besides troops, it could also be fitted to 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 would see operational service in the Falklands, Balkans, Gulf, Lebanon and Afghanistan conflicts. It was often deployed in order to evacuate wounded personnel and refugees, as well as preparing for and supporting ground advances. It is due to be retired from UK forces service in March 2016.
Designed to meet a US Navy requirement for an all-weather amphibious helicopter, the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King first flew on March 11, 1959. Originally a submarine hunter-killer, the Sea King has since been used in a variety of operations, from search and rescue, executive transport and communications to anti-ship and airborne early warning. Its five main rotor blades and tail section fold for stowage aboard aircraft carriers, and its hull can remain temporarily watertight for water landings-a risky maneuver attempted only in emergencies. When deployed by aircraft carriers, Sea Kings serve as plane guard and are the first in the air and the last to return. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Amercom "Helicopters of the World" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military and civilian helicopters in 1:72 scale. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
Amercom "Helicopters of the World" diecast helicopters feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Rotating wheels and rotor blades.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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