CH-53 HELICOPTER

Historical Note:      Our CH-53 Sea Stallion model helicopter is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen.  Our model helicopters are uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures.  This CH-53 Sea Stallion model helicopter’s parts including the helicopter rotor blades, cockpit and other parts are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. It will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality.  This elegant CH-53 Sea Stallion model helicopter is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:60
Rotor Dia:   15.8     inches
Lgth:            14.8     inches

Item Number:    TMC-HCH53                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Price:    $249.95

Historical Note Cont'd:      The twin-engine CH-53 Jolly Green helicopter is capable of lifting 7 tons (6.35 metric tons.) The helicopter carries 37 passengers in its normal configuration and 55 passengers with centerline seats installed.

The CH-53 Sea Stallion is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky. It was designed and developed to be used by the United States Marine Corps. It also served different countries such as Germany, Iran, and Israel. It was named MH-53 Pace Low by the United States Air Force. Its primary users are the United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, and German Army. The CH-53 is still active in service as of the present time.

In 1962, the CH-53A was ordered to meet the Marine Corps requirements for their heavy-lift type of helicopter. On the 12th of October 1964, its maiden flight took place. In 1968, the aircraft joined the Israeli Air force and was named Yas’ur. It became the main cargo helicopter of the IAF that carried troops and other heavy equipments.

The CH-53/HH-53 experienced a number of combat during its service with the United States military. During the War of Attrition in 1970, Israeli Air Force Yas’ur CH-53s landed in Egypt and captured the Soviet radar with advanced system. It was brought back to Israel for it to be examined by the Israeli scientists and engineers. In 1989 the Yas’ur was used in a huge fight on Mount Carmel. It was also operated by the United States Marine Corps and United States Air Force to support the Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The United States Navy also operated the CH-53 to support the same operation as that of the Air Force and Marines.