Description
Hughes 500D TOW Helicopter from Academy Plastics. One of the most skillful helicopters in service today is the Hughes Model 500. This machine is a development of the U.S. Army’s OH-6A Cayuse which proved so beneficial as an observation and attack helicopter in the Vietnam War. The Model 500 is modified with a “T” type tail and a five-blade rotor for more silent operation. The nimbly defender can carry nearly all military equipment designed for helicopters.
FEATURES:
Scale: 1/48
Length: 5-1/2″ (13.9cm)
Width: 1-1/4″ (3.1cm)
Height: 2-1/2″ (6.1cm)
Includes:
One 1/48 Plastic Hughes 500D TOW Helicopter
First flown in 1974, engine modifications gave this helicopter its nickname: “The Quiet One.” The 500D was equipped with a Tow missile system.
Kit Includes:
Engraved panel lines and rivet detail
Highly detailed cockpit interior
Main rotor blade can be spun after assembly
Two life-like pilot figures
TOW missile system attaches to each side of the helicopter
Helicopter cockpit is covered with clear plastic that allows close inspection of the interior.
A unique mast-mounted sight sits atop the helicopter.
Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly.