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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34201 CH-47 Chinook Diecast Model US Army 180th Aviation Company, Schwabisch-Hall, Germany, 1975, (CH-47C) 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook     16.5"     10" Designed specifically to a US Army requirement, the first Chinook flew on 21st September 1961, with the delivery of the first CH-47A to the US Army being in August 1962, followed by substantial orders for more than seven hundred machines. Progressive improvements were made as the CH-47B and CH-47C with higher power turbines and modifications to the rotor system and dynamic components. The CH-47C is outwardly similar to the earlier CH-47A and B models, but is powered by two 3750 shp T55-L-11C engines and is capable of lifting a load very nearly equal to the A model's gross weight. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels. Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity. Detailed pilot and crew member figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels. Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series products] Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook Designed to meet a US Army requirement for a battlefield mobility helicopter, the CH47 was first flown on September 21st, 1961 as the YHC-1B prototype. [See more Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook products]