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USMC Sikorsky SH-3 Helicopter - MX14 Squadron, Quantico Marine Corps Air Station, Maryland, 1970 (1:72 Scale)
USMC Sikorsky SH-3 Helicopter - MX14 Squadron, Quantico Marine Corps Air Station, Maryland, 1970

Corgi USMC Sikorsky SH-3 Helicopter - MX14 Squadron, Quantico Marine Corps Air Station, Maryland, 1970




 
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Corgi AA33405 USMC Sikorsky SH-3 Helicopter - MX14 Squadron, Quantico Marine Corps Air Station, Maryland, 1970 (1:72 Scale) "Obsolete weapons do not deter."
- British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

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 searchwater 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 USMC Sikorsky SH-3 Helicopter that was attached to MX14 Squadron, then deployed to Quantico Marine Corps Air Station, Maryland, during 1970. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Rotorspan: 10.25-inches

Features
  • Diecast construction
  • Spinning rotor blades
  • Comes with display stand

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