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| Code: EM-37003 Quantity in Basket: none Status: In Stock Price: $24.99 | | | Easy Model Platinum Collection 37003 CH-46F Sea Knight Display Model USMC HMM-261, "Too Cool"| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Boeing Vertol CH-46F Sea Knight | | 13.75" | | 8.25" |
The Boeing CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter has served the US Navy and Marine Corps faithfully since the early 1960s. This venerable aircraft's primary mission areas in the Navy (as the H-46D) include, Combat Logistics Support and Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP), Search and Rescue, and Special Operations. As a Marine Corps platform. The Ch-46 "Sea Knight" helicopter is one of the largest helicopters in the US Navy inventory. The "Sea Knight" is a twin-turbine powered, dual-piloted, tandem rotor helicopter. First flight in1962 and first procured in 1964. The unique tandem-rotor design of the Sea Knight permits increased agility and superior handling qualities in relatively strong winds from all directions. This allows, in particular, rapid direction changes during low airsoeed maneuvering. This capibility has resulted in the safe, efficien, and graceful transfer of many milions of tons of cargo and many thousands of passengers over the years. The Easy Model "Platinum Collection" series presents highy-affordable, ready-made plastic models of military aircraft in 1:72 scale. While these models may not have the same "heft" as their diecast siblings, they do offer remarkable value for money. Most importantly, they look perfectly at home alongside diecast modes, allowing collectors to "flesh out" their collection with types and paint-schemes not yet available in diecast. Easy Model "Platinum Collection" display airplanes feature: - Molded plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Spinning propellers.
- Authentic ordnance loads.
- Permanently extended landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
[See more Easy Model Platinum Collection products]Designed initially as a twin-turbine commercial transport helicopter, the CH46 was first flown on April 22nd, 1958.[See more Boeing Vertol CH-46F Sea Knight products] | |
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