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New!  US Navy Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Helicopter with a Magnetic Anomaly Detector - Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 8 (HS-8) "Eightballers," Carrier Air Wing 14, USS Independence (CV-62), Early 1990s (1:72 Scale)
US Navy Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Helicopter with a Magnetic Anomaly Detector - Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 8 (HS-8) "Eightballers," Carrier Air Wing 14, USS Independence (CV-62), Early 1990s

Legion US Navy Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Helicopter with a Magnetic Anomaly Detector - Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 8 (HS-8) "Eightballers," Carrier Air Wing 14, USS Independence (CV-62), Early 1990s


 
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Legion LEG14055LF US Navy Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Helicopter with a Magnetic Anomaly Detector - Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 8 (HS-8) "Eightballers," Carrier Air Wing 14, USS Independence (CV-62), Early 1990s (1:72 Scale) "I believe that this Nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth."
- US President John F. Kennedy, Address to Joint Session of Congress, on Urgent National Needs, May 25th, 1961

The Sea King helicopter, designed in the United States and manufactured under license by Agusta Westland in Britain, has been in service for more than 25 years in navies and air forces of many countries, most of them NATO members. Powered by two Rolls Royce engines, the single-rotor helicopter can fly at a maximum speed of 232 km per hour. With six flexible bag fuel tanks, the helicopter can cruise at 1,500 km. The ferry range can be extended to 1,750 km with an additional fuel tank.

The helicopter has been used for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), search and rescue operations (SAR), and airborne early warning (AEW). It could carry four torpedoes and two anti-ship missiles, either Sea Eagle or Exocet. The SAR Sea Kings are equipped with a hydraulic hoist, and the cabin can hold up to 22 survivors or nine stretchers and two medical officers. For early warning, a search water radar fitted on the helicopter can detect low flying aircraft trying to attack surface ships while flying under conventional ship-born radar cover.

A variant of the Sea King helicopter was used to transport troops for logistic support. The helicopter's total load capacity could reach 3,692 kg and it had seats for up to 28 fully equipped troops. Special dark green versions of the Sea King were used by the US Marine Corps to shuttle US presidents from the White House around the Washington area. Features detailed interiors with pilot figures, sliding doors, authentic insignia, interchangeable undercarriage, and flying and static rotor options. SH-3A, 151526 served with MX14 Squadron at Quantico Marine Corps Air Station, Maryland, in 1970.

Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a US Navy Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King Helicopter with a Magnetic Anomaly Detectorthat was attached to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 8 (HS-8) "Eightballers," Carrier Air Wing 14, then embarked upon the USS Independence (CV-62), during the early 1990s. Now in stock!

Dimensions:
Rotorspan: 10-1/4-inches

Release Date: May 2026

Historical Account: "Eightballers" - Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Eight (HSC-8) "Eightballers" is a United States Navy helicopter squadron based at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California. HSC-8 is attached to Carrier Air Wing 11 (CVW-11) and deploys aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt. HSC-8 was re-designated from HS-8 on September 28th, 2007.

On April 2nd, 1993, HS-8 completed transition from the SH-3H into the new SH-60F and HH-60H Seahawk helicopters. The squadron's 20th WESTPAC deployment was from February to August 1994. HS-8 was a member of Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) aboard USS Carl Vinson. The 21st WESTPAC was concluded in May 1996 followed in September 1997 by an "Around the World Cruise" with USS Nimitz. Deployments after this were routine until September 11th, 2001.
Features
  • Diecast construction
  • Opening side access doors
  • Accurate markings and insignia
  • Includes both in-flight and non-flying rotor blades
  • Comes with display stand

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