Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA35904
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk Diecast Model
RAN No.816 Sqn, HMAS Anzac, 2005 | Limited Edition
1980
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk | | 8.25" | | 9" |
The S-70B-2 Seahawk is a twin-engine helicopter with many features designed specifically for ship-borne operations. Fitted with a foldable four bladed main rotor and tail pylon (to enable the aircraft to be stowed in the hangar aboard a frigate), the Seahawk is a conventional helicopter. However, it is an advanced anti-submarine warfare 'craft' with a high level of integration of its tactical, navigation, communications and weapons systems. The RAN operates 16 Seahawks. The Sikorsky Aircraft Division of United Technologies Corporation in Florida, USA, manufactured the first batch of eight aircraft. Aerospace technologies Australia (ASTA) at Avalon in Victoria assembled a second batch of eight aircraft. The final aircraft was delivered to the RAN in 1992. The S-70B-2 is powered by twin T700-GE-401C turbine jet engines. To detect submarines, it is equipped with radar, acoustic processor and magnetic anomaly detector and can use a wide range of expendable sonobuoys. The avionics system is built around a dual MIL-STD1553B data bus controlled by two computers. Once detected and classified, submarine contacts can be dealt with by launching MK46 lightweight torpedoes. In its role of ant-submarine warfare, the aircrew employs the aircraft's acoustic system to simultaneously monitor a number of sonobuoys, which are deployed from the aircraft in-flight. In the aircraft's role of anti-surface warfare, the lightweight radar is capable of automatically tracking contacts. The radar can detect targets at ranges far beyond the coverage provided by surface ships in a task force, with all information processed on board being capable of transmission in high-speed bursts (via secure data-link) to the operations rooms of the Navy's FFGSs .The aircraft's navigation suite, which integrates data from GPS, Doppler and air-data computers, produces a constantly updated position which allows for accurate targeting for a ship's Harpoon missiles. The aircraft is operated by a crew of three –one pilot (who is the aircraft captain), one observor and one aircrewman. In addition to its primary warfare roles, the S-70B-2, with its built-in winch and cargo hook, is also used extensively at sea to transfer personnel and for the vertical replenishment of stores to ships while they remain under way. With minor modification, the aircraft is capable of being converted to a troop-carrying role, lifting up to 10 troops at time. The Seahawk is expected to be the mainstay of the Fleet Air Arm for at least the next 20 years.
Designed as a better-performing, more reliable replacement for the UH-1 Huey, the UH-60 Black Hawk was first flown on November 29, 1974. The Black Hawk was one of the first aircraft to use the General Electric T700, a common turbine engine designed for use in multiple Army helicopters. This four-bladed, twin-engined, medium-lift aircraft has a low-profile shape so that it can be transported aboard the C-130 Hercules. It also has greater survivability than the helicopter it replaced, with advanced avionics and electronics such as the Global Positioning System (GPS). The Black Hawk also serves as Marine One when transporting the President of the United States. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Blackhawk helicopter is beautifully detailed, with main and tail rotor heads that spin freely. The "green-house" canopy with separately applied photo-etched metal wiper blades is large, allowing for easy viewing of the cockpit interior and crew figures. Some releases include a sliding cargo door that reveals additional crew figures and interior details of the cargo-hold.
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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range 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.
- Interchangeable 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, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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