Witty Sky Guardians (Series 2) WTW72102-01
Mil Mi-171 Hip-H Diecast Model
PLA, LH99748, China

1:72 Scale		Length		Width
Mil Mi-171 Hip-H		13.75"		11.75"

Over 250 examples of the Russian Mi-17/171 helicopter are currently operational with the PLA (People's Liberation Army). The helicopters carry out transportation of troops, supplies and equipment to the battlefield. Other roles include air-to-surface attack, medical evacuation, airborne command post, refuelling, mine laying, search and rescue, spacecraft recovery, disaster relief, etc. The helicopters sold to China were unarmed, but the PLA managed to fit them with external weapon pylons similar to those used by the Russian Army. External stores are mounted on weapons racks on each side of the fuselage, with a total of six hardpoints. So far Mi-17s in service with the PLA have been seen carrying the 12.7mm machine gun pod, 57/68mm unguided rocket launcher, 250/500kg free-fall bomb, or TY-90 air-to-air missile according to their missions.

Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".

Mil Mi-171 Hip-H

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Witty Sky Guardians (Series 2)

The Witty "Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Witty have earned a reputation for producing high-quality models that can be displayed right out of the box.

Witty "Wings" (Series 2) 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.
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
• Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.
• Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
• Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.