Helicopter Kits (33)

A significant post-war achievement for Britain's aviation industry, the Bristol Belvedere was a highly capable, tandem-rotor, heavy-lift helicopter which underlined the versatility of modern rotorcraft. Featuring true twin-engine redundancy, the Belvedere could operate safely on just a single engine if required. Surprisingly, only 26 of these helicopters were produced. Specification Item Scale: 1:72 Parts Included: 50 Skill Level: 2 Scheme Options: 2

The Sikorsky H-53 was designed as a heavy assault transport helicopter that entered service with the US Navy as the CH-53A, the USAF as the CH-53B/C, and the USMC as the CH-53D. The US Navy adopted their Sea Stallion to serve as a mine sweeper, towing a hydrofoil sled through the water to search for and clear mines left to disrupt maritime traffic. This first version was the RH-53D. Sikorsky must have taken note of actor Tim Allen's approach to engineering - "more power" when it came time to improve the H-53. They took their twin-engine workhorse and crammed a third engine behind the rotor mast. To translate that additional power to lift, Sikorsky altered the main rotor head from a six-bladed arrangement to seven blades. Another innovation was the tilting of the vertical stabilizer to port to optimize the tail rotor authority against the increased torque from the higher-power engine/main rotor combination. This new machine became the CH-53E Super Sea Stallion and MH-53E Sea Dragon. The MH-53E entered service with the US Navy in 1986 and differed from the CH-53E with larger external sponsons to increase its range/endurance while still retaining its air refueling boom. In addition, main cabin can be equipped with up to seven 300 gallon fuel tanks for further range/endurance. The aircraft was designed specifically to tow a special mine-sweeping sled which can safely clear sea lanes of mines. When the aircraft is not involved in the mine-sweeping mission, the aircraft's greater range makes it a useful troop and supply transport to reach areas outside the unrefueled reach of the Marines' CH-53E Following on their well-received 1/48 CH-53E kit, Academy releases this model of the minesweeping MH-53E. Includes new-tool parts for the massive sponsons and mine sweeping gear. Decals are included for three aircraft, one each from HC-4 "Black Stallions," HM-14 "Vanguard," and HM-15 "Blackhawks." This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

Discover the Alouette II model kit, a detailed replica of the groundbreaking French helicopter. This 1:32 scale set boasts an impressive 191 piece count that allows you to recreate every detail of the original. With a length of 303 mm, a height of 86 mm and a rotor diameter of 318 mm, this model is a real eye-catcher. Suitable for teenagers and adults aged 12 and over, this kit falls into the category of advanced model builders (Level 4) and offers a challenging but rewarding experience in the world of model making. The Alouette II was one of the first mass-produced helicopter types with a gas turbine engine and played an important role in the development of modern aviation. This model kit celebrates the technical innovation and historical value of the Alouette II and offers modelers the opportunity to recreate a piece of aviation history at home. This kit is ideal for advanced modelers (Level 4) who have experience in gluing and painting. It offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills in model making and to deal with more demanding projects. Features Highly detailed reproduction: The Alouette II model kit is characterized by an extraordinary attention to detail that will delight model building enthusiasts. Authentic Design: With a rotating rotor and authentic decals, this kit is a faithful replica of the original helicopter. Complete Accessories: The kit includes everything you need to get started right away, including paints, glue and brushes. Includes 191 precision-machined parts Detailed surface textures for realistic representation Rotatable rotor that adds dynamism to the model Authentic decal for a faithful look Base paints, glue and brushes for immediate start of construction Specifications Length: 30.3 cm Height: 8.6 cm

Model kit of the Westland Lynx. The Lynx is a British multi-role helicopter used by many nations, primarily for military purposes. The Mk.88 version is used for naval aviation. Features Rotatable rotor Detailed finishes Decals for a German version Specifications Length: 17.5 cm Height: 4.4 cm

Well-suited for amphibious warfare and the tactical insertion of ground troops, the 'Commando' was an important variant of the Sea King. It was initially proposed as a tactical transport for the Egyptian Air Force, for which the amphibious capability of earlier Sea Kings was not required, and so the side floats were deleted. With folding rotors and tail, the Commando entered service with the Royal Navy as the Sea King HC.4. It was eventually provided with radar-warning and infrared jamming devices, and could also deploy M130/M147 flares as counter-measures. Besides troops, it could also carry underslung loads of up to 2.5 tonnes. Increased range and a 28-troop capacity made it ideal as an amphibious transport aircraft, and the HC.4 saw operational service in the Falklands, Balkans, Gulf, Lebanon and Afghanistan conflicts. It was often deployed to evacuate wounded personnel and refugees, as well as preparing for and supporting ground advances. It was due to be retired from UK Forces service in March 2016. Specification Item Scale: 1:72 Parts Included: 133 Skill Level: 2 Scheme Options: 2

The Hughes 500D Police helicopter went into production in 1969 and is one of the fastest helicopters in its class. The MD 500 series is an American family of light utility civilian and military helicopters. It developed from the Hughes 500, a civilian version of the US Army's OH-6A Cayuse/Loach. This kit includes fully engraved panel lines, highly detailed cockpit interior, police figure, motorcycle, as well as a marking and painting guide. Decals are included to further enhance the accuracy and realism of this kit. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

The McDonnell-Douglas (Boeing) AH-64 helicopter was selected as the winner in the competition with Bell's YAH-63 in December 1976. The name Apache stuck to the helicopter in 1981. This highly efficient machine has four-blade rotors driven by two General Electric T700-701 turbine engines with a capacity of 1696HP. The vestigial wings are fitted with conventional trailing edge flaps, and a plate tail improves longitudinal steering. The two-man crew takes seats one after the other in the armored cabin. The pilot's seat is in the rear, and the weapon operator / gunner is in the front. The key to the universal use of the helicopter are the TADS systems on the gunner's stand and the PNVS systems used by the pilot. The TADS is a target-tracking laser marker and rangefinder set and a forward-facing infrared sensor that is duplicated by the normal optics. The PNVS system is a developed FLIR system that allows you to pilot a helicopter just above the ground in order to prevent or delay detection by the enemy's anti-aircraft defense. Apache helicopters took part in the operation in Panama in 1989, during the Desert Storm in 1991, or the last conflict in Iraq (2003). At the end of 1990, the construction of a new version of the helicopter began, equipped with a Martin / Westinghouse Longbow millimeter radar installed above the head to control the weapons. It is used to control the Rockwell AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles. Technical data: Top speed: 300 km / h; climb speed 12.7 m / s, maximum range (without external tanks): 689 km, armament: 30mm Hughes M230A1 Chain Gun fixed-1 cannon, and outboard armaments - most often Hellfire missiles. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

The AH-1 Cobra helicopter (Bell 209) is an attack helicopter in the classic layout, using many components of its "big brother" UH-1 Huey. The first flight of the AH-1 prototype took place on September 7, 1965 and the helicopter entered mass production in the same year. During the Vietnam War, 1,126 machines of the G model were produced, of which 279 were lost in combat. Due to the very high reliability of the structure, small side profile and good performance, the helicopter remains in service to this day in the US Marine Corps. The AH-1 allowed the US Army to fully implement the theoretical assumption of airmobile infantry ("air cavalry") through the fire support of landing infantry units. Today, the AH-1 Cobra is primarily used against an armored celon. From 1965, several versions of this successful helicopter were created, including: AH-1G (basic version), AH-1J (two-engine version), AH-1Q (version armed with TOW missiles). Technical data: Top speed: 333 km / h; maximum range (depending on version): 507-574km, armament: fixed-1 20mm M197 three-barrel cannon, slung rockets, guided missiles, unguided missiles and cannon pods. This kit of the USMC AH-1Z Shark Mouth is the newest upgraded variant of the AH-1 attack helicopter used by USMC. With a 20mm rotary cannon, AGM-114, and AIM-9 missiles, as well as two types of rocket pods. The cockpit of this kit is accurately detailed with panel lines and rivets that appear as they do on the real thing. This kit comes with plastic parts to build one model, photo-etched parts and masks for the canopy. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit. Includes Plastic sprue parts, decals, photo-etched parts. 

AH-1G Cobra ‘Over Vietnam with M-35 Gun System’ Hi-Tech Kit The AH-1G Cobra was the world’s first helicopter primarily designed and developed for the ground attack role. Its first combat deployment took place in Vietnam in 1967. The initial batches differed from the later ones by having their tail rotor on the port side of the fin. The AH-1G became the first member of the quite wide family of attack helicopters of which the latest versions keep flying until these days. The AH-1G fought in the Vietnam war, saw service both in the USA and Western Europe, and were also exported to several other countries – the G version went to Spanish Navy and the Israeli Air Force. The superb quality styrene parts of the AH-1G Cobra model now come with a large amount of resin detail parts, photo etches and 3D-printed items which all extensively raise the levels of detail of the original kit, both in the cockpit and on the outside of the airframe, making the model a real gem in your collection and deserving the Hi-Tech title. The kit also contains pre-cut inside/outside canopy masks. The decal sheet offers markings for four various schemes of Vietnam-based Cobras armed with the M-35 cannon system. All of these machines wear individual names, two of them also sport a shark mouth on their fuselage. Features Top quality resin parts, 3D-printed parts, masks, etches and pre-painted etches in the box Decals for 4 machines that fought in the Vietnam war, airframe servicing stencils also included Interesting colour schemes The very best 1/48 AH-1G Cobra model Specification Weight: 0.476 kg Type: Aircraft Edition: Special Hobby Product: Plastic kits Origin: USA Era: Modern Scale: 1/48