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1:48 AB 212 /UH 1N
510002692€25.99
Article number: 510002692 Product: 1:48 AB 212 /UH 1N Model Dim.: 36 cm Decals for 3 versions The UH-1N was developed from a project of the US based Bell Helicopter company at the end of the 60s. In Italy, a similar version is produced on license by Agusta Westland under the designation AB-212. The AB-212 is a medium, two-blade rotor powered by two Pratt & Whitney PT6T turbo shaft power turbines providing 1.342 Kw. It is a development of model 205, the main difference being an elongated fuselage. In the first half of the 2000s, the AB 212 was massively updated to enhance its operational capacity. It has been fitted with two 7,62mm swivelling machine guns on the tailgates, and the defensive equipment has been upgraded with antimissile flare launchers and additional ceramic and kevlar armour to protect the crew. Italian AB 212s with this upgraded configuration are employed since 2006 in Afghanistan, in the International Security Assistance Force mission. Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.
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1:48 Chinook HC.1 / CH-47D
510002779€57.99
Article number: 510002779 Product: 1:48 Chinook HC.1 / CH-47D Model Dim.: 34,0 cm SUPER DECALS SHEET COLORED INSTRUCTION SHEET UPGRADED MOULD The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is one of the most famous heavy-lift helicopters in Military Aviation History. Characteristic for its two engine tandem rotor configuration, one over the cabin and one in the tail section. It was specifically developed to meet the U.S. Army’s transportation needs and to replace the obsolete H-21. The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in several versions and it has been adopted by a lot of Countries all over the World. The British Royal Air Force has the largest Chinook fleet outside U.S.A. The Chinook has
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1:48 IT V-22 OSPREY Tilt Rotor
510002622€39.99
The model IT V-22 OSPREY Tilt Rotor in scale 1/48 has a length of about 289 mm. Decals for one version The V-22 Osprey convertoplane is now being distributed to evaluation divisions of the US Navy and Marines to define piloting and use methods for this new, revolutionary aircraft. Thanks to its large, swing-rotors, the Osprey is able to take off and land just like a helicopter. Once off the ground, thanks to the rotation of its engines, it flies like a normal plane, reaching the speed and range hitherto unheard of for a traditional "chopper". The V-22 is set to replace the old CH-46s as a transport and assault aircraft for the Marines, and in future, it will be used for the Special Forces’ aviation too.
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1:48 OH-13 Scout Helicopter Korea War
510002820€24.99
Article number: 510002820 Product: 1:48 OH-13 Scout Helicopter Korea War The American Bell H-13 is one of the most iconic helicopters in aviation history. Developed immediately after the Second World War, it was distributed to the U.S. Army in the late 1940s. The "Sioux" was characterized by its distinctive "soap bubble canopy" which made it unique and easily recognizable along with the tail trellis and its two side tanks. The OH-13 was deployed in large numbers during the Korean War to carry out a wide variety of tasks including observation, advanced reconnaissance, and medical evacuation. The OH-13 had a three-seater cabin configuration and could reach a top speed of170 km / h. It was both robust and exceptionally reliable which contributed to its operational longevity. Detailed Plastic Kit of model Schnellboot Typ S-38 mit 4.0cm Flak 28 (Bofors) in scale 1:35
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1:48 UH-1D "Slick"
510000849€25.99
Article number: 510000849 Product: 1:48 UH-1D "Slick" Model Dim.: 27,0 cm This robust helicopter was first intoduced during the mid-fifties and may be the known rotor-blade aircraft world-wide. Reliability is its greatest feature. It was designed for the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Thousands of UH-ls are in service as transport, ambulance and attack aircraft. Licensed production in Italy, Germany and Japan make it part of the armed and police forces of more than fifty nations. Presently twin-engine versions (Italeri kit no. 847) are being produced. This helicopter may well serve for the next twenty years or more.
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1:48 UH-60A Black Hawk "Night Raid"
510002706€28.99
Article number: 510002706 Product: 1/48 UH-60A Black Hawk Night Raid Model Dim.: 31,7 cm Decals for 2 versions The Black Hawk is the Army’s front-line utility helicopter used for air assault, air cavalry and aeromedicals evacuation units. It is designed to carry 11 combat-loaded air assault troops and it is capable of moving a 105 mm. Howitzer and 30 rounds of ammunition. First deployed in 1978, the Black Hawk’s advanced technology makes it easy to maintain in the field. The Black Hawk has performed admirably in a variety of missions, including air assault, air cavalry and aeromedicals evacuations, including Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. In addition, modified Black Hawks operate as special operations platforms.
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1:48 Wessex UH.5
510002720€48.99
Article number: 510002720 Product: 1:48 Wessex UH.5 Helikopter The Wessex, easily recognizable by its distinctive line characterized the cockpit placed high, was produced by the British Westland under license. It was based on the American helicopter Sikorsky S-58 "Choctaw" project with the adoption of a British turbine-powered 1,200 HP Rolls-Royce engine. The Wessex has proved an extraordinary longevity. It was, for nearly three decades, employed by the British Royal Navy to carry out, in its different versions, many operational tasks. The Wessex UH.5, one of the latest version of Westland helicopter, was used during the period of Falklands War in the South Atlantic on 1982, and it was specialized to satisfy the tactical transportation needs of artillery, ammunitions and missile systems. Thanks to its reliability, Wessex UH.5 has also been used for more though duties: the transportation of Royal Marines Commandos during assault and infiltration operations. Detailed plastic kit
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1:72 MH-47 E SOA Chinook
510001218€26.99
Article number: 510001218 Product: 1:72 MH-47 E SOA Chinook Model Dim.: 22 cm Decal for one version The medium transport and attack helicopter Chinook, developed for the U.S. Army during the sixties in its most recent versions, is also in service with many other armed forces around the world. This version has been substantially modified and was designed for special missions of the U.S. Armed Forces. It is a long range version with large tanks originally developed for civilian use. The MH-47 is equipped with sophisticated night vision and satellite navigational systems. Furthermore the chopper features efficient defense armament based on various machine guns.
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1:72 MH-53 E Sea Dragon
510001065€26.99
Article number: 510001065 Product: 1/72 MH-53 E Sea Dragon Model Dim.: 32 cm Decals for one version This large mine-sweeping helicopter is in service with various special units of the U.S. Navy and the Japanese self-defense forces.The Sea Dragon is a three-engine version of the twin-engine CH-53 which saw service first during the sixties and was widely used by the Marines and in special rescue versions by the U.S. Air Force. Thanks to the outstanding power of its engines this helicopter has ample capacity to carry the heavy mine-sweeping systems, which are mounted on a special hydrofoil which is dropped int the sea to detect mines.
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1:72 UH-1D Slick
510101247soon available again
Article number: 510101247 Product: 1:72 UH-1D Slick Model Dim.: 14 cm This robust helicopter was first introduced during the mid-fifties and may be the best known rotor-blade aircraft world-wide. Reliability is its greatest feature. It was designed for the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Thousands of UH-1s are in service as transport, ambulance and attack aircraft. Licensed production in Italy, Germany and Japan make it part of the armed and police forces of more than fifty nations. Presently twin-engine versions are being produced.
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1:72 V-22 OSPREY Tilt Rotor
510001463soon available again
Article number: 510001463 Product: 1:72 V-22 OSPREY Tilt Rotor The project for the innovative Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey was set up during the 1980s but only after a long and complex development process, which lasted over twenty years, did it begin its distribution to the operational departments of the United States armed forces. The Osprey is a tilt rotor equipped aircraft with large three-blade propellers that allow landing and taking off vertically like a helicopter. Flight and transfer performance is similar to that of a conventional propeller plane. Thanks to its two powerful 6,150 HP Rolls-Royce T406-AD-400 engines, it manages to exceed 500 km/h in horizontal flight. The United States Marine Corps is using the V-22 in particular for landing support operations. The Osprey took part in its first operational missions in an Iraq in 2007. Detailed plastic kit in scale 1:32
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1:48 HUS-1 Sea Horse / UH-34D
510002776available in stores
Article number: 510002776 Product: 1:48 HUS-1 Sea Horse / UH-34D Model Dim.: 36,0 cm SUPER DECALS FOR 5 VERSIONS - PHOTO-ETCHED FRET - COLOR INSTRUCTIONS SHEET Derived from the illustrious anti-submarine helicopter HSS-1 "Seabat" which was produced by the American Company Sikorsky from the mid-1950s, came the HUS-1 Seahorse. Developed to perform a tactical transportation role, the helicopter, robust and reliable, was widely used from 1957 by the United States Marine Corps. It was able to transport 16 fully equipped soldiers or 1,300 kg of supplies and other materials. Due to ist Wright R-1820 Cyclone piston engine the Seahorse was able to attain a maximum speed of 200 Km / h. It was also deployed by the U.S. Army (designated H-34) in South East Asia in an armed close support role equipped with 7.62 M60 machine guns. The French Army developed another version during the Algerian War with heavier armaments that included three 12.7 mm Browning machine guns and a 20 mm MG151 gun.
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1:72 A-129 Mangusta
510000006available in stores
Article number: 510000006 Product: 1:72 A-129 Mangusta Model Dim.: 17 cm Decals for one version This light combat helicopter has been designed for the Italian Army and has been delivered to various units. The manufacturer is participating at various international competitions in order to deliver first orders to other armed forces. The Mangusta is typical for its sleak and elegant shape which contributes to its manoeuvrability. This helicopter is equipped with sophisticated night vision equipment which serves for its anti-tank missile armament. Other complex flight control instruments are also part of the Mangustas electronic gear.
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1:72 AH-1W Super Cobra
510000160available in stores
Article number: 510000160 Product: 1:72 AH-1W Super Cobra Model Dim.: 20 cm Decals for one version Based on the helicopter design Bell AH 1 Huey Cobra which was used in great numbers in Vietnam, Bell developed the improved version AH-1 W Super Cobra which has better fighting power and other features. First delivery of this prototype to the US-Marine-Corps was 1986. The armament consists of a 20 mm-rapid fire gun as well as alternating missile: Tow, Sidewinder, Hellfire, Zuni and 70 mm rocket.
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1:72 AH-64 D Apache Longbow
510100080available in stores
Article number: 510100080 Product: 1:72 AH-64 D Apache Longbow Model Dim.: 21 cm Decals for 3 versions. The Apache is certainly the most powerful and sophisticated combat helicopter thanks to its robust fuselage, which was designed without saving costs, as well as remarkable electronic equipment and massive weapons systems. Presently modifications are carried out to adapt the D model equipped with Longbow radar. This allows more efficiency in using anti-tank missiles and greater capacity to direct its fire-power.
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1:72 UH-1B "Huey"
510100040available in stores
Article number: 510000040 Product: 1:72 UH-1B Huey Model Dim.: 18 cm Decals for 3 versions This helicopter, designed by Bell at the end of the fifties, is still in service to-day in its newer and later versions. It is by far the most widely used rotating wing aircraft the world has seen. The Huey was extensively used during the Vietnam conflict by the U.S. Forces, mainly in support and attack sorties equipped with various armament. Thanks to its reliability and robust construction the UH-1 was quickly aquired by the armed forces of many countries (among others Italy, Japan, Sweden, and Holland). UH-ls remained in ?service until the end of the seventies and were then substituted by its more modern and sophisticated versions. Technical data: Fuselage length: 11.70 m