De Agostini 1:72 MH-53E Sea Dragon USN HM-14 Vanguard

Description

De Agostini Combat Helicopters CH06
Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Diecast Model
USN HM-14 Vanguard, NAS Norfolk, VA
1:72 Scale
Length
Width
Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon
16.5"
13.25"
Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) is a United States Navy helicopter squadron established in 1978 based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Nicknamed the Vanguard and flying the MH-53E Sea Dragon, it comprises both active duty and reserve personnel. HM-14's mission is to stand ready to deploy anywhere in the world within 72 hours via US Air Force C-5 Galaxy to provide airborne mine countermeasures and vertical onboard delivery support. Additionally, humanitarian and disaster relief tasking has been increasing in recent years. Recognizing the capabilities of the MH-53E, the squadron can also provide platforms for United States Navy EOD and Force Recon paratroopers. The squadron has 17 MH-53E Sea Dragon aircraft and 700 total members including pilots, aircrew, maintainers, and administrative personnel.
Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon
Designed to meet a US Marine Corps requirement for a heavy-lift transpory helicopter to replace the CH-37 Mojave, the CH-53 was first flown on October 14th, 1964.
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De Agostini Combat Helicopters
The De Agostini "Combat Helicopters" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of helicopters. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
De Agostini "Combat Helicopters" diecast helicopters feature:
Diecast metal and plastic construction.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Rotating rotor blades.
Permanently extended landing gear.
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