Italeri 91035 HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Italeri was founded in the early 60s, with that enthusiasm that only the unbridled passion of youth can create. Since they were boys, the two founders of Italeri loved airplanes and military vehicles. Soon they were no longer satisfied with the models available at the time: they wanted something more and better. What they wanted was not available, so they decided to produce it themselves. Their hobby turned into an accurate research, and became the motivating force to produce the models that modelers want, with no imperfections whatsoever. Thus the company asserted itself, always increasing his range of products and growing. Also thanks to the imagination and the talent of the founders and of their colleagues, Italeri in time became a leader in modeling! Item is brand new and in its original factory packaging. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or the distributor. 1:72 HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant SUPER DECAL SHEET FOR 4 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET FIGURES NOT INCLUDED HH-53C Jolly Green is a variant of the heavy helicopter CH-53 Sea Stallion. It entered service with the U. S. Air Force in the late 1960s. It was designed to carry out CSAR "Search and Rescue" missions in combat zones with high operational effectiveness. Compared to the previous version, it was equipped with an aerial refueling probe, additional fuel tanks, reinforced armor, and the option to mount extra defensive armament. Particular attention was given to improving the radio systems, which had to coordinate operational activities with other supporting aircraft-such as tankers or attack and support helicopters-needed to safely locate downed or missing pilots. Robust, reliable, and featuring long flight endurance, it was widely used during the Vietnam War. Type Transport and observation helicopters Period From '60 SKILL 3 Model Dim. 28.4 cm (11.18").