Panzerkampf Aircraft 14040PB00
Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Diecast Model
USN HC-4 Black Stallions, #00, NAS Sigonella, Italy |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon | | 16.5" | | 13.25" |
US Navy Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 4 (HC-4) "Black Stallions" was commissioned in May 1983 as the first and only dedicated CH-53E Super Stallion squadron. Based at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, the squadron quickly established themselves as the "prime movers" of air-delivered cargo in the Mediterranean, exceeding all records for fleet air logistics support in theater. In February 1995, they transitioned to the more capable MH-53E Sea Dragon. The Sea Dragon's range of up to 650 nautical miles (without refueling) and top speed of 150 knots brought the entire Mediterranean and Persian Gulf regions within easy reach. In 2005, the squadron completed a homeport change to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia before finally being disestablished in September 2007. Designed to meet a US Marine Corps requirement for a heavy-lift transpory helicopter to replace the CH-37 Mojave, the CH-53 was first flown on October 14th, 1964. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. This model includes one set of rotor blades and two alternate rotor hubs. One rotor hub has straight arms for attaching the blades in extended (flying) configuration. The other rotor hub has bent arms for attaching the blades in folded (parking) configuration. Handy if you don't have a lot of extra shelf space to display such a large model! © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Panzerkampf range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. Panzerkampf diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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