Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter #25 '162523 HMH-461 Ironhorse HMM-365 (Rein) 4th MEU (SOC) Kandahar Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom' (2008) United States Marine Corps 1/72 Diecast Model by Panzerkampf
$168.46
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Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter #25 '162523 HMH-461 Ironhorse HMM-365 (Rein) 4th MEU (SOC) Kandahar Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom' (2008) United States Marine Corps 1/72 Diecast Model by Panzerkampf
$168.46
- Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter #25 '162523 - HMH-461 Ironhorse - HMM-365 (Rein) - 4th MEU (SOC) - Kandahar - Afghanistan - Operation Enduring Freedom' (2008) United States Marine Corps die cast model by Panzerkampf.
- Brand new box.
- Detailed exterior.
- True-to-scale detail.
- Comes with a display stand.
- This model does not have any openings.
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
- Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
- Dimensions approximately L-16.5 - Wingspan-13.25 inches.
- Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy - realistic feel.
- It is a highly detailed and accurate model - perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
- Realistic panel lines - antennas - access panels - and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.
- HISTORY ASPECTS:
- The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion was developed for the U.S. Marine Corps as a heavy-lift helicopter capable of transporting troops - vehicles - ammunition - artillery - and other oversized loads. Entering service in the early 1980s - the three-engine CH-53E became the Marine Corps’ principal heavy-lift platform - distinguished by its enormous size - seven-bladed main rotor - and exceptional lifting capability. Its ability to move large loads directly between ships - forward bases - and austere landing zones made it indispensable to Marine expeditionary operations.
- BuNo 162523 was a CH-53E operated by Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (HMH-461) “Ironhorse” and is documented with the squadron as aircraft CJ-15. During the 2008 Afghanistan deployment - it was associated with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 365 (Reinforced) [HMM-365 (REIN)] as part of the aviation combat element of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 24th MEU was redirected from its original maritime deployment to Afghanistan - where its aviation forces operated from Kandahar Airfield and forward locations including Camps Bastion and Dwyer.
- During Operation Enduring Freedom in 2008 - HMM-365 (REIN) conducted an exceptionally demanding range of missions in southern Afghanistan. Its CH-53Es supported troop insertion - extraction - resupply - casualty evacuation - and movement of personnel and equipment across the Helmand Province battlespace. The unit participated in Operation AZADA WOZA - including a major nighttime insertion of Marine infantry into the Garmsir District - a Taliban stronghold. The aviation combat element ultimately accumulated more than 3 - 000 combat sorties during the deployment - supporting Marines and other International Security Assistance Force units in some of Afghanistan’s most challenging terrain.
- This 1:72 scale model captures the imposing appearance and combat-support role of one of the Marine Corps’ most powerful helicopters - making it an excellent addition for collectors interested in U.S. Marine Corps aviation and the history of Operation Enduring Freedom.