Unimax Forces of Valor 85071
Bell AH-1Z Viper Diecast Model
USMC HMLAT-303 Atlas, MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Bell AH-1Z Viper | | 8.75" | | 8" |
Marine Light Attack Training Squadron 303 (HMLAT-303), is a United States Marine Corps helicopter training squadron stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Known as the "Atlas", HMT-303 trains newly commissioned Naval Aviators, conversion pilots, refresher pilots, and enlisted aircrew on the the UH-1N Twin Huey and AH-1Z Viper. The AH-1Z Viper is a twin-engine attack helicopter developed for the United States Marine Corps. Based on the AH-1W SuperCobra, the AH-1Z features a four-blade, bearingless, composite main rotor system, uprated transmission, and a new target sighting system. Designed to meet an urgent US Army requirement for a helicopter gunship, the Bell AH-1 Cobra-sometimes called The Snake-was first flown on September 7th, 1965. Troop-carrying Hueys depended on the Cobra for fire support; it was fast and very maneuverable, and its narrow 38-inch airframe made for a difficult target. Its main armament was its three-barrel 20mm Gatling gun mounted in a chin turret, but it was also capable of using a variety of other weapons including rocket pods, cannon pods, minigun pods and missiles. Replaced by Apaches in the 1990s, the Cobra now serves the US Forest Service as a firefighter. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. Forces of Valor's 1:72 scale AH-1 is a very well executed diecast replica of this iconic helicopter with the bottom portion of the fuselage constructed in diecast metal and the top portion constructed in plastic, to allow for maximum detail. The two side-mounted engine cowlings open to reveal details of the GE turbo-shaft engines. The model is supplied with a full set of removable side-mounted pylon ordnance. Additional details include a rotating 20mm gun, an articulating infrared camera and an accurately replicated air data mast, prominently mounted on the nose of the model. © Copyright 2003-2013 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Unimax "Forces of Valor" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aicraft. Unimax "Forces of Valor" 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.
- Fixed display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilots and crew members.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
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