Academy UH-1C HUEY FROG 1:35 Plastic Model Kit #ACA-12112

The UH-1 is a military helicopter powered by a single, turboshaft engine, with a two-bladed main rotor and tail rotor. The helicopter was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet the United States Army 's requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter in 1952, and first flew on 20 October 1956. Ordered into production in March 1960, the UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter to enter production for the United States military , and more than 16,000 have been produced worldwide. The first combat operation of the UH-1 was in the service of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War . The original designation of HU-1 led to the helicopter's nickname of Huey . In September 1962, the designation was changed to UH-1, but Huey remained in common use. Approximately 7,000 UH-1 aircraft saw service in Vietnam.

Features

  • Realistic Miniature
  • Fully engraved panel lines
  • Detailed cockpit interior
  • Highly detailed hub and rotor assembles
  • Open or closed rear ramp, Various authentic markings included
  • Exact Reproduction of UH-1C HUEY "FROG" Helicopter in Vietnam War
SKU ACA-12112
Barcode # 0603550021961
Brand Academy
Shipping Weight 0.5000kg
Shipping Width 0.280m
Shipping Height 0.080m
Shipping Length 0.420m
Shipping Cubic 0.009408000m3

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