Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA37604
CH-34C Choctaw Diecast Model
US Army 7th Transport Group, Fort Eustis, VA, 1966
Limited Edition | 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Sikorsky CH-34C Choctaw | | 11" | | 9.25" |
The Sikorsky H-34 Choctaw (also known as the Sikorsky S-58) was a helicopter originally designed for the US Navy for service in the antisubmarine warfare (ASW) role. It was developed from the Sikorsky UH-19 Chickasaw. It is a utility transport helicopter, with no armament onboard. It was powered by a single Wright R-1820- 84 radial engine, and could carry 12–16 troops, or eight stretcher cases if utilized in the MedEvac role. The aircraft first flew on March 8, 1954. It was initially designated HSS Seabat by the Navy and HUS Seahorse by the US Marines. In 1962 all services adopted the US Army designation, H-34 Choctaw. In 1962, under the new unified system, the Seabat was redesignated H-34, the Seahorse as the UH-34 and the Choctaw as the CH-34.
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.
Designed to meet a US Navy requirement for an anti-submarine helicopter, the CH34 was first flown on March 8th 1954. |
