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| | Code: NR-25847
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Price: $11.99
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Bell 206 Jetranger Diecast Model
USN TAW-5, (TH-57 Sea Ranger)| 1:34 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Bell 206 Jetranger | | 14.5" | | 12.25" |
The TH-57 aircraft is the military version of the commercial Model 206 Jet Ranger helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. The JetRanger was initially designed to compete in a U.S. Army light observation helicopter competition. Bell lost that competition but the 206 was commercially successful. The primary mission of TH-57 is to train student naval aviators in the fundamentals of helicopter flight for their transition to operational fleet aircraft in the U. S. Navy, U. S. Marine Corps, and selected international armed forces. Although primarily used for training, these aircraft are also used for photo, chase, and utility missions. The aircraft is powered by one Allison Gas Turbine 250-C20J turboshaft engine downrated to 317 shaft horsepower.
Originally developed for the US Army’s Light Observation Helicopter program, the Bell D-250 first flew on December 8, 1962. When the D-250 failed to make the final cut for the Army’s program, Bell redesigned the airframe, added 16 cubic feet of cargo space and marketed the upgraded version commercially as the Bell 206A JetRanger. The new design was reconsidered by the Army in 1968, which commissioned it as the OH-58 Kiowa. Today it is used by both the Army and the Navy as a primary trainer, and it remains popular with the news media as a traffic and reporting aircraft. © Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The New Ray "Sky Pilot" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian helicopters. New Ray "Sky Pilot" diecast helicopters 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.
- Opening doors.
- Spinning main and tail rotors.
- Retractable landing gear where applicable.
© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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