Trumpeter, 1:35 scale, Boeing Vertol CH-47D "Chinook", Display Model Kit#05105

Description

Trumpeter, 1/35 scale, Detailed plastic model kit, Boeing Vertol CH-47D "Chinook".
The CH-47D was the result of June 1976 contract for a modernized Chinook.The improvements included a redesigned cockpit to reduce pilot workload, an advanced flight control system, and improved avionics. The Chinook has two tandem three-bladed counter-rotating fiberglass rotors. The CH-47D is powered by two Allied Signal Engines T55-L-712 3750 shp turboshaft engines and has a maximun speed of 163 mph. The CH-47D made its first flight in May 1979. The CH-47D carrys twice the load of a CH-47A and has improved performance. The CH-47D can operate at night and in nearly all weather conditions. The CH-47D is equipped with an air-to-air refueling probe. The Chinook can accommodate a wide variety of internal payloads, including vehicles, artillery pieces, 33 to 44 troops, or 24 litters plus two medical attendants. The "D" model can carry up to 26,000 pounds externally. The CH-47D has three cargo hooks: a center (main) hook and two additional hooks fore and aft of the main hook Engine: 2 Lycoming T-55-L-714turboshaft, 3,750 shp each Rotor Diameter: 60 ft Fuselage Length: 51 ft Overall Length: 99 ft Height: 18 ft 7 in Empty Weight: 22,452 lb Max Takeoff Weight: 50,000 lb Max Speed: 185 mph Ceiling: 17,000 ft Range: 1,250 miles Crew: 2
**This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. Glue, model paints, and other basic modeling tools are additionally required**
Includes detailed pictorial assembly and painting instructions, Decal sheet (waterslide), photo-etched parts, photo film, white metal, and rubber
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Model features- highly detailed cockpit and cargo bay interiors; detailed engines; engraved panel lines; photo-film for the main instrument panel; separately molded fuselage doors; optional lowered rear loading ramp; pre-drooped rotors; metal landing gear and real rubber tires.
Includes decal markings for US Army-
101st Airborne Division, 82-23768, FS34031, Gulf War "Desert Storm", Jan 1991.
159th Aviation Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, 24185, 1990.
When fully assembled, this 1/35 scale model measures-
Length: 442mm, Width: 111mm
New in box, still factory sealed. Box is in perfect condition as seen in photos. **Last five photos are of completed models, professionally built, off of the internet for reference only**
Item No: 05105
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