A109 - MH-68 Stingray Helicopter US Coast Guard - 1/72 Scale Diecast Helicopter Model
$ 29.99
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1:72 Scale Diecast metal and plastic parts – Augusta MH-68 Stingray US Coast Guard 2004 - Length: 6" (from tip tail to tip of rotor at the front) Rotor span: 6”
This model does not include a pilot/crew figures. The cockpit can not open.
A stand where the model can be attached for display is included. The display stand has the model's info such as country, flag and scale.
The blades for the main rotor need to be attached. Although they are supposed to be snap/friction fit, it seems that it will be better is a tiny (very tiny) drop of super glue is applied just to keep things secure. The assembly for the rotor and the blades are very fragile, so one needs to be very careful when attaching the blades since it is very easy to bend or break things out of shape.
This is not a toy. Recommended for 15 and older.
The AgustaWestland AW109, originally the Agusta A109, is a lightweight, twin-engine, eight-seat multi-purpose helicopter designed and initially produced by the Italian rotorcraft manufacturer Agusta. It was the first all-Italian helicopter to be mass-produced. Its production has been continued by Agusta's successor companies, presently Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland, merged into the new Finmeccanica since 2016)
Eight A109E Power aircraft were used by the United States Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Jacksonville (HITRON Jacksonville) as short-range armed interdiction helicopters from 2000 until 2008.
