This large mine-sweeping helicopter is in service with various special units of the US Navy and the Japanese self-defense forces. The Sea Dragon is a three-engine version of the twin-engine CH-53. Thanks to the outstanding power of its engines, this helicopter can tow a special hydrofoil which is dropped into the sea to detect mines. This vastly reduces the time, expense, and danger associated with sweeping sea mines—a task previously reserved for extremely specialized ships.
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Product Details:
Type: Helicopters
Country: United States
Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: 4
Model Length: 11.9 in (301mm)
- Painting and assembly required
- 4 sprues
- Clear parts
- 1 decal sheet for 2 versions
- Molded in grey
- Illustrated instructions and paint guides
- Realistic tow boom
- Rear hatches/ramp
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Paint & Decal Guides:
A. US Navy, HC-4, Sigonella, Italy, 1995
Medium Grey
Flat Black
Insignia White
Olive Drab
Gunmetal
Silver
Gloss Red
Flat Yellow
Gunship Grey
B. Japan, Maritime Self Defense Force, 31st Kokutai
Medium Grey
Flat Black
Insignia White
Olive Drab
Gunmetal
Silver
Gloss Red
Flat Yellow
Flat Gull Grey
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