Italeri 91035 HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit
New Arrival: The HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant in 1/72 Scale
We're pleased to announce the arrival of the Italeri 91035 HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit, now available at Historia Emporium. This Italeri kit builds the U.S. Air Force's long-range combat search and rescue (CSAR) variant of the Sikorsky heavy-lift helicopter family---the machine that carried the Jolly Green lineage into Vietnam-era rescue operations---in a display-friendly 1/72 scale with a super decal sheet for four versions and a color instruction sheet.
About the Kit
Italeri was founded in the early 1960s by enthusiasts who wanted better aircraft and military vehicle models than were available at the time. That passion drove them to research and produce the kits modelers wanted, and Italeri grew into a leading name in the hobby. This HH-53C kit is brand new in its original factory packaging. Assembly and painting are required. Listing images are stock pictures from the manufacturer or distributor.
- 1/72 scale --- finished model length approximately 28.4 cm (11.18 in.)
- Skill level 3 --- suited to modelers with some experience
- Super decal sheet for four versions with color instruction sheet
- Subject type: transport and observation helicopter (CSAR-configured USAF variant)
- Figures not included
Scale: 1/72 | SKU: IT91035 | GTIN: 8001283910354
Historical Context: HH-53C and the Jolly Green Mission
The HH-53C is a U.S. Air Force variant of the heavy helicopter developed from the CH-53 Sea Stallion family. It entered Air Force service in the late 1960s and was purpose-built for combat search and rescue (CSAR)---the dangerous work of locating and recovering downed aircrew in active war zones where enemy fire, terrain, and weather all work against the rescue force.
Compared with earlier configurations, the HH-53C brought the equipment CSAR demanded in contested airspace: an aerial refueling probe for extended range, additional fuel capacity, reinforced armor, and provision for extra defensive armament when missions required it. Radio and coordination systems received particular attention so rescue crews could work with supporting aircraft---tankers, gunships, and escorts---needed to find isolated survivors and extract them safely.
Robust, reliable, and with long endurance, the type became closely associated with Vietnam War rescue operations. The "Jolly Green" name and green paint scheme are part of Air Force CSAR heritage; the Super Jolly Green Giant label reflects the larger, more capable HH-53 generation that carried that mission forward. For modelers interested in Cold War aviation, special operations support, or Southeast Asia subjects, the HH-53C is a natural centerpiece in 1/72 scale.
Marking Options
The kit includes a super decal sheet for four versions (per Italeri's contents listing), supported by a color instruction sheet so builders can choose among multiple USAF-oriented schemes appropriate to this CSAR helicopter. Figures are not included, leaving room for aftermarket crew or a diorama base if you wish to place the aircraft in a rescue scene.
Order Your HH-53C Kit
The Italeri 91035 HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant 1/72 scale plastic model kit is available now for immediate shipment. Price: $37.95. Orders of $100 or more qualify for free domestic shipping.
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May 13, 2026 | Categories: Newly Arrived | Tags: Italeri, Aircraft, Model Kit, HH-53C, Super Jolly Green Giant, CH-53, CSAR, USAF, 1/72 Scale, Vietnam War, Helicopter
