Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Italeri HH53-C Helicopter 1/72 Scale


The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion is the largest helicopter in the western world. It is capable of lifting up to 36000 pounds and the CH-53E Super Stallion can hold 55 combat loaded troops, 24 litters, or 6 pallets of stores and ammunition in its cargo bay. As one of the few helicopters in the world configured with 3 gas turbine engines and in-flight refueling capability.

With external cargo hooks and a large cargo bay, this helicopter is used to move artillery, armored personnel carriers, light tanks, and troops, both externally and internally, around the battlefield.

Model Kit Reviews:

http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/it/kit_it_1065.shtml

http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/portland/971/Inbox/k-m/mh-53j-i.htm

Other information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CH-53E_Super_Stallion

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