Product Description

- 1/72 pre-painted model of the Air Self-Defense Force helicopter is now available A 1/72 scale pre-painted model of the CH-47J, a large transport helicopter.

[About the actual machine]
- Developed by American Boeing.
- First successful flight in 1961.
- Since then, it is a masterpiece helicopter that has been adopted around the world and operated in more than 20 countries.
- The engine is equipped with two T-55-K712 turboshaft engines.
- Adopts a tandem arrangement in which rotors with three rotor blades are laid out on the front and back of the aircraft.
- The fuselage has a square box-shaped design, and when the rear hatch is open, it becomes a slope-like scaffold, and vehicles can use it to enter and exit by self-propelled.
- The large fuselage can carry up to 55 people when carrying only personnel.
- It is also possible to suspend and transport vehicles and artillery by connecting ropes etc. to the hooks at the bottom of the fuselage.
- Its high transport capacity allows it to play an active role in multiple purposes and is operated in many countries.
- CH-47J is operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force among many variations.


[About the model]
- A complete model that reproduces the CH-47J Chinook helicopter operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on a 1/72 scale.
-The combination of parts such as die-cast and ABS gives a heavy finish and sharp details.
- Not only the form, but also the details are realistically modeled with a total length of about 40 cm and a torso length of about 20 cm.
- The hoist, which is a feature of the Self-Defense Forces specification, is also reproduced firmly.
- Also, the hatch at the rear of the fuselage can be opened and closed.
- The inside of the fuselage is also well reproduced.
-Furthermore, the cockpit that can be seen from the canopy is fully reproduced.
-In addition, the engine is also reproduced, giving it a mechanical finish.
- The marking of this model reproduces the #488 aircraft belonging to the Iruma Helicopter Airlift Corps of the Air Self-Defense Force Iruma Air Base.
-In addition, a background board is set and a window box equipped with a painted resin base with the image of a helipad is included.
- I'm looking forward to displaying it as it is.

[Major features]
- Reproduce the JASDF helicopter CH-47J Chinook on 1/72 scale
- The hoist unique to the ASDF specification is also modeled firmly.
- Pre-painted finished model with weathering and markings expressed by precision printing
- Total length of the fuselage is about 20 cm - The hatch at the rear of the fuselage can be opened and closed
- Detailed model of the inside of the fuselage
- A pilot figure is also set in the cockpit
- Also included is a clear pedestal that allows you to enjoy the display of flight conditions.
- Accurate reproduction of ASDF camouflage



Item Size/Weight : 31.8 x 15.2 x 13.8 cm / 854g

Product Specifications

Item series

Metal Proud

Country

Japan

Item code

WS55806

JAN code

4580004558067

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