KITTY HAWK 80154 BELL UH-1D IROQUOIS "HUEY" UTILITY HELICOPTER 1/48 SCALE
DESCRIPTION:
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed "Huey") is a utility military helicopter designed and produced by the American aerospace company Bell Helicopter. It is the first member of the prolific Huey family, as well as the first turbine-powered helicopter in service with the United States military.
Development of the Iroquois started in the early 1950s, a major impetus being a requirement issued by the United States Army for a new medical evacuation and utility helicopter. The Bell 204, first flown on 20 October 1956, was warmly received, particularly for the performance of its single turboshaft engine over piston engine-powered counterparts. An initial production contract for 100 HU-1As was issued in March 1960. In response to criticisms over the rotorcraft's power, Bell quickly developed multiple models furnished with more powerful engines; in comparison to the prototype's Lycoming YT53-L-1 (LTC1B-1) engine, producing 700 shp (520 kW), by 1966, the Lycoming T53-L-13, capable of 1,400 shp (1,000 kW), was being installed on some models
FEATURES:
The kit is molded in gray styrene and presented on three parts trees plus one tree of clear parts and one fret of photo-etched parts. Among the features and options in this kit:
Detailed cabin
Detailed instrument panel, center and overhead consoles
Armored pilots seats with photo-etched restraints
Positionable pilot doors
Positionable sliding cabin doors
Lightweight passenger seats with photo-etched lap belts
Detailed engine and transmission
Positionable engine bay access doors
Positionable nose batter access door
Optional M60 guns and external mounts
The kit provides markings for seven subjects
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