Corgi Bell UH-1B Huey Helicopter US Army 101st Aviation Btn. Vietnam 1:100 Scale

Description: This listing is for a new Corgi Showcase Nose Art Series Bell UH-1B Huey US Army Helicopter 101st Aviation Battalion, "Thunderbird ", Soc Trang, South Vietnam, 1966 item # CS 90480, this die-cast helicopter model was released in the U.S. market in 2006 and is now one of the most sought after by collectors. Note: The outer box has some shelves wares and small tears along the edges. Scale: 1/100 Rotor Span: 5.5" Length: 5.0" Bell UH-1B HueyDesigned to meet a US Army requirement for a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and general utility helicopter, the UH-1 Huey was first flown on October 20, 1956. Nicknamed "Huey" because of its original "HU-1" designation, this aircraft became famous during the Vietnam War, where 7,000 of them served in a variety of roles, from MEDEVAC and search and rescue to troop transport, air assault and ground attack. As a troop transporter, the Huey revolutionized warfare, giving the Army the ability to strategically position troops in various locations that were otherwise difficult to reach in the heavy jungle environment. Technical Specification: Power plant Avco Lycoming T53-L-11Turbo shaft producing 1,100 shpMax. Speed 127 mph Range: 238 miles Rotor Diameter 48 ft main Weight 8,500 lbs (max take-off)Crew 2 plus 7 passengers or 3 stretchers Around 1500 AD the helicopter or “helical screw” was first conceived by Leonardo da Vinci. It was not until the early 20th century that any serious work was done to turn da Vinci’s sketches into reality. By 1944 Igor Sikorsky placed his R-4 into production, making it the first helicopter to be produced in any quantities. From the early days of helicopter research it was quickly apparent that there could be military uses for such a craft. The Bell H-47 was one of the first helicopters to be used in combat when the U.S. Army put it to work in the Korean War. With increased U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War the H-34 was quickly replaced by the venerable Bell Huey. Now the U.S. Army relies on the agile and lethal Apache attack helicopter. Corgi "Showcase Collection" die cast airplanes feature: Die cast metal construction with some plastic components Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals Pose-able stand to display the aircraft "in flight" Moving parts such as propellers, rotors and swing-wings where applicable Descriptive, collectible data card

Price: 95.95 USD

Location: Canoga Park, California

End Time: 2024-09-22T16:28:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10.5 USD