Back in Stock: Trumpeter 1/35 UH-1Y Venom
The Trumpeter 5118 UH-1Y Venom in 1/35 scale is back in stock! This impressive kit captures the modern evolution of the legendary Huey helicopter, combining Trumpeter’s exceptional detail with the sleek, powerful look of the U.S. Marine Corps’ latest utility helicopter.
Historical context: The Bell UH-1Y Venom, also known as the “Yankee,” is the newest generation of the iconic Huey family. Entering service with the U.S. Marine Corps in the late 2000s, the UH-1Y features a modernized airframe, advanced avionics, and a four-blade composite rotor system that provides greater lift, reduced vibration, and improved speed. Designed for versatility, the Venom is used for assault support, troop transport, medical evacuation, and close air support — often working alongside its attack helicopter counterpart, the AH-1Z Viper. The UH-1Y continues to serve as a symbol of Marine aviation excellence and adaptability.
Kit highlights:
- 1/35 scale plastic model kit of the UH-1Y Venom.
- Detailed cockpit, cabin interior, and rotor assembly.
- Accurate weapon fittings and external equipment.
- Excellent fit and surface detailing typical of Trumpeter kits.
Purchase the Trumpeter 5118 UH-1Y Venom (1/35) here.
Now available again from Historia Emporium – The History Store, your source for scale military and aviation model kits, at greathistorygifts.com.
