UH-34D SEA HORSE - USMC HELICOPTER

Historical Note:    Our UH-34D Seahorse USMC 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 UH-34D Seahorse USMC 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 UH-34D Seahorse USMC model helicopter is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:xx
Rotor Dia:      15.0    inches
Lgth:              inches

Item Number:    TMC-HUH34D                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Price:    $249.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:    UH-34D was a utility transport version of the HSS-1 for the US Marine Corps (USMC) and it was initially designated as HUS-1 Sea Horse (in its utility transport configuration) before and it was redesignated as UH-34D in 1962.

The US Marine Corps continued to use the H-34 pattern even after the US army had phased it out.  Even after the USMC adopted their own version of the UH-1, the UH-1E, the CH-34s up to and for a period of time after the TET Offensive in 1968.  Marine Corps H-34s were also among the first gunship helicopters trialed in theatre, being fitted the temporary Kit-1 (TK-1), comprised of 4 M60C machine guns and two 19 shot 2.75 inch rocket pods.

The UH-34D is a variant of H-34 and was manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft and its primary users are United states Army and Us Navy. 

UH-34Ds roles included utility transport, anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue and VIP transport and 54 UH-34Ds were built. 

The HUS-1 Seahorse is a utility transport version of the HSS-1 for the US Marine Corps.  It was redesignated as UH-34d in 1962 and 462 were built.