Description
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model
Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow – ZJ171, No. 662 Squadron, British Army Air Corps, Cosford Airshow 2013
1:72 Scale. Fuselage length: 8.25”. Rotor Diameter: 8”
Limited production of approximately 800 models worldwide
In 2013 an airshow was held in Cosford, England where, along with numerous aircraft, a static and aerial display of the AH-64 Apache was carried out by ZJ171 from No. 662 Squadron. The crew of ZJ171 was Staff Sergeant Jamie Boakes and Captain Harry Wales (Prince Harry) as he is affectionately referred to. ZJ171 is WAH #6, the first WAH-64 Apache delivered to the British Army at GKN Westland Helicopters at its Yeovil facility. In 2007/2008 Captain Wales spent 10 months on the front lines in Afghanistan.
The AH-64 Apache is a twin-engine attack helicopter operated by the U.S. Army and the military forces of several other countries. Originally developed by Hughes Helicopters in the 1970s as a replacement for the Bell AH-1 Cobra, the Apache is now built by Boeing. The YAH-64 prototype was first flown on September 30, 1975, with the production model entering service in 1986. The AH-64 has served in conflicts in Panama, the Persian Gulf, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. Over 2,000 have been produced to date in several variants.
Hobby Master offers a wide selection of quality, pre-assembled, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted to a high level of accuracy using specifications of the original aircraft. They are constructed with precision-made diecast metal and some plastic components.
This model of an AH-64D Apache Longbow features:
Detailed cockpit with pilot figure
Realistic panel lines and antennas
Historically accurate pad printed markings (no decals)
Weapons
Turning rotor blades
Stand for 'in-flight' display
Box with opening cover panel and AH-64D artwork
Category: Hobby Master 1:72 Military Aircraft Models
Not suitable for children under the age of 14
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