{"product_id":"icm-1-72-sikorsky-ch-54a-tarhe-u-s-heavy-lift-helicopter-icm72001","title":"ICM 1:72 Sikorsky CH-54A Tarhe U.S. Heavy Lift Helicopter - ICM72001","description":"The Sikorsky CH-54 heavy-lift helicopter was developed to support NATO bases in Europe with fuel, ammunition, and equipment. It was designed and manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft, a company founded by the renowned aircraft designer of Ukrainian descent, Igor Sikorsky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe prototype, initially designated S-64, made its first flight on May 9, 1962. Production aircraft, later adopted by the U.S. Army, received the designation CH-54A. Most of these helicopters were deployed to Vietnam, where they were operated by specialised aviation units to transport artillery, ammunition, military vehicles, and various types of cargo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CH-54A Tarhe’s outstanding operational capabilities also proved invaluable in the recovery of damaged aircraft. In a document dated December 1968, the U.S. Army reported that 423 aircraft had been recovered, 105 of which were so large and heavy that only the powerful CH-54A Tarhe could evacuate them from difficult-to-access locations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe helicopter’s winch system allowed it to lift loads while hovering, eliminating the need to land, while its powerful engines enabled it to carry exceptionally heavy payloads. The CH-54A also performed specialised missions, including dropping heavy bombs to clear forested areas for airfield construction. Following the Vietnam War, the CH-54 continued to serve successfully with U.S. Army and National Guard units until the 1990s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICM’s first 1:72 scale model of the CH-54A Tarhe heavy military helicopter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe helicopter’s structural elements are accurately reproduced, including the transmission, cargo winches, and landing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model features detailed rivet detail on the fuselage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be built with or without engine air filters, and includes two landing-gear strut options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit includes a decal sheet with four marking options from different time periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSikorsky CH-54A Tarhe 67-18420, 273rd Aviation Company, Vietnam, 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSikorsky CH-54A Tarhe 67-18426, 101st Airborne Division, Vietnam, 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSikorsky CH-54A Tarhe 68-18455, 295th Aviation Company, Frankfurt, 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSikorsky CH-54A Tarhe 67-18428, 1160th Aviation Company (Transportation Company), Georgia, 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1:72\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Parts:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e332\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e367\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth:\u003cstrong\u003e 271 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAN: \u003cstrong\u003e4823044412044\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarton quantity: \u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox size: \u003cstrong\u003e295 x 225 x 40 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembly Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helicopters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNation:\u003c\/strong\u003e American\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1954-1975 - Vietnam War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM72001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56954599178626,"sku":"ICM72001","price":80.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5842\/9059\/files\/ICM72001_01.jpg?v=1790790789","url":"https:\/\/www.loadeddice.uk\/products\/icm-1-72-sikorsky-ch-54a-tarhe-u-s-heavy-lift-helicopter-icm72001","provider":"Loaded Dice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}