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H-34A Pirate/UH-34D U.S. Marines (Modern)

By: Italeri

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft/Helicopters (1/48) (Italeri)

MSRP old price: $71.99


Product Info

Title
H-34A Pirate/UH-34D U.S. Marines (Modern)
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2020
Dimensions
14.75x9.5x2.5"
NKG Part #
2147878253
MFG. Part #
ITA2776
Type
Scale Model

Description

Derived from the illustrious anti-submarine helicopter HSS-1 "Seabat" which was produced by the American Company Sikorsky from the mid-1950s, came the HUS-1 Seahorse. Developed to perform a tactical transportation role, the helicopter, robust and reliable, was widely used from 1957 by the United States Marine Corps. It was able to transport 16 fully equipped soldiers or 1,300 kg of supplies and other materials. Due to its Wright R-1820 Cyclone piston engine the Seahorse was able to attain a maximum speed of 200 Km / h. It was also deployed by the U.S. Army (designated H-34) in South East Asia in an armed close support role equipped with 7.62 M60 machine guns. The French Army developed another version during the Algerian War with heavier armaments that included three 12.7 mm Browning machine guns and a 20 mm MG151 gun.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.