Hughes 500D Tow Heli
First flown in 1974, engine modifications gave this helicopter its nickname: “The Quiet One.” The 500D was equipped with a Tow missile system.
Features
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Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in tan and grey
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The surface of the helicopter is decorated with fully engraved panel lines and rivet detail
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Highly detailed cockpit interior includes gauges and controls
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Two life-like pilot figurines are included
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Rotor assembly delivers heartily in the realism department
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Helicopter cockpit is covered with clear plastic that allows close inspection of the interior
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A unique mast-mounted sight sits atop the helicopter
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A very faithfully modeled TOW missle pod attaches to each side of the small craft
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Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly
One Decal Sheet with Markings for Three Aircraft
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1) Hughes 500D TOW Helicopter – Kenya Army
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2) Hughes 500D TOW Helicopter – Israeli Air Force
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3) Hughes 500D TOW Helicopter – Paris Air Show
Specifications
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Scale: 1/48
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Length: 5-1/2″ (13.9cm)
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Width: 1-1/4″ (3.1cm)
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Height: 2-1/2″ (6.1cm)