1:72 Scale Diecast metal and plastic parts – Westland WS-61 Sea King (Sikorsky SH-3) 848 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, 2009 - Length: 9.5" (fuselage) Rotor span: 11”
This Sea King model has a fuselage that measures 9.5 inches long and has a main rotor that measures 11 inches in diameter. On the right side of the fuselage is a door that can slide open and close.
This model is mostly assembled and painted. Minor assembly is needed for the blades. No glue is needed, but a patience and care are needed to avoid damage.
A display stand is included.
This model includes two optional rotor hubs. One where the blades are assembled in an extended position and another rotor hub with all blades folded in one direction (as when the helicopter is in storage).
This is not a toy. Recommended for 15 and up.
The Westland WS-61 Sea King is a British license-built version of the American Sikorsky S-61 helicopter of the same name, built by Westland Helicopters. The aircraft differs considerably from the American version, with Rolls-Royce Gnome engines (derived from the US General Electric T58), British-made anti-submarine warfare systems and a fully computerized flight control system. The Sea King was primarily designed for performing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions. A Sea King variant was adapted by Westland as troop transport known as the Commando.