The HUS-1 Seahorse was derived from the famous HSS-1 “Seabat” anti-submarine helicopter, which was manufactured by the American company Sikorsky from the mid-1950s.
Designed for tactical transport purposes, the helicopter was robust and reliable and was widely used by the United States Marine Corps beginning in 1957.
16 fully equipped soldiers or 1300 kg of material could be transported.
Thanks to its Wright R-1820 Cyclone piston engine, the Seahorse was able to reach a top speed of 200 km/h. It was also used by the US Army (designated H-34) in Southeast Asia for close armed support and was equipped with 7.62 M60 machine guns.
The French Army developed another version with heavier armament during the Algerian War, which included three 12.7 mm Browning machine guns and a 20 mm MG151.
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Designed for tactical transport purposes, the helicopter was robust and reliable and was widely used by the United States Marine Corps beginning in 1957.
16 fully equipped soldiers or 1300 kg of material could be transported.
Thanks to its Wright R-1820 Cyclone piston engine, the Seahorse was able to reach a top speed of 200 km/h. It was also used by the US Army (designated H-34) in Southeast Asia for close armed support and was equipped with 7.62 M60 machine guns.
The French Army developed another version with heavier armament during the Algerian War, which included three 12.7 mm Browning machine guns and a 20 mm MG151.
Plastic model kit
- Photo-etched parts
- Super decal sheet for five versions
unbuilt / unpainted
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