Product Description

-An eye-catching painted masterpiece helicopter model with Union Jack markings even in 1/72 scale.

[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.
- Among the many variation types, the British Air Force specification is HC.1.

[About the model]
- A complete model that reproduces the CH-47HC.1 Chinook helicopter operated by the Royal Air Force on a 1/72 scale.
- Modeling the aircraft during the Lebanese civil war that broke out in 1984.
- 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 expressed with a total length of about 40 cm and a body length of about 20 cm.
- The reproduction of the panel line is also reproduced in detail as it is on the actual machine.
- 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 markings on this model reproduce the markings of the aircraft that participated in the 1984 Lebanese Civil War.
- The Union Jack drawn at the base of the tail rotor is also eye-catching.
- In addition, the display base is painted with the image of the ground of the dry area of Lebanon.
- Since it comes in a window box, you can enjoy displaying it as it is.

[Major features]
- 1/72 scale reproduction of the Royal Air Force heavy transport helicopter, CH-47HC.1
- Pre-painted finished model with weathering and markings expressed by precision printing
- Total body length is about 20cm
- 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.

Product Specifications

Item series

Metal Proud

Country

UK

Item code

WS55728

JAN code

4580004557282

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