CH-54A Tarhe with Universal Military Pod

Plastic kit for a huge U.S. transport helicopter Sikorsky CH-54A with military container

• Scale 1:35
• Dimensions (built): length 774 mm / rotor diameter 630 mm
• 697 parts
• many details such as winch, landing gear, transmission elements
• two options for the landing gear
• large transport container with interior fittings, can be built suspended or detached, doors open or closed
• 3 marking options
• not built, not painted
• paint and glue not included

Developed in 1962, the CH-54 Tarhe heavy helicopter was primarily designed to transport oversized military goods. The helicopter's powerful crane winches allowed it to lift loads in hover mode without the need for landing. The helicopter was successfully used in combat operations in Vietnam, where it evacuated damaged aircraft and helicopters, transported artillery guns, vehicles, tanks and even patrol boats on an external suspension. To expand the transport capabilities of the CH-54, a special container was developed - a kind of transport capsule for transporting infantry, wounded or military equipment. The containers had windows, doors and a ramp in the rear section, which made it possible to transport military equipment such as guns or light vehicles in them if necessary. Such versatile containers could even be used for parachuting soldiers. A total of 22 containers were built, each with its own military registration number.