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| Hobby Master 1/72 Helicopter Air Power Series HH1002 - Bell UH-1B Huey, JGSDF (Japan Ground Self Defense Force) 1982 |
| THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES TAKEN EARLY IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE OF THE MODEL AND ARE INTENDED SOLELY TO PROVIDE A GENERAL IDEA OF WHAT THE FINISHED MODEL WILL LOOK LIKE. |
Die-cast metal.
Fully assembled.
Superb detailing in 1/72
scale.
Pre-painted with pad
applied markings.
Rotors spin.
Display stand included.
Minimum use of plastic.
Very collectable
Fully assembled.
Superb detailing in 1/72
scale.
Pre-painted with pad
applied markings.
Rotors spin.
Display stand included.
Minimum use of plastic.
Very collectable
US Army trials of the Bell 204 helicopter in 1955 lead to the development of the HU-1. Because of the
initial designation the nickname Huey came about. It was soon realized that the HU-1 didn’t have the
lifting power for heavy loads or room for enough troops so it was given a larger cabin, larger engine, a
modified main rotor along with a few other improvements and re-designated the UH-1B. Later versions
of the UH-1B received an even more powerful engine. There were 1,010 “B” variants delivered to the
US Army.
The Japan Self Defense Force is made up of three components, land, air and sea. The component
using the helicopters is part of the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self Defense Force). Today’s JGSDF
operates approximately 532 helicopters and starting in 1962 the 1st Helicopter Brigade used at least
90 UH-1Bs that were made under license by Fuji Heavy Industries. The company made original
improvements on the UH-1B that developed into the UH-1J version. Both versions have since been
replaced by the UH-60JA Black Hawk.
Specifications for the Bell UH-1B helicopter
Engine: 1 X 820 kW Lycoming T-53-l9 or L-11 turbo-shaft, two blade main and tail rotors
Performance
Maximum speed: 137.9 mph (222 km/h)
Cruising speed: 119 mph (193km/h)
MIRC: 1,900ft/min (579.1 m/min)
Service ceiling: 16,700ft (5,090m)
Hovering ceiling: 11,800ft OGE (3,597m) / 10,600ft IGE (3,231m)
Maximum ferry range: 287.7 miles (463km)
Weight
Empty: 4,519lb (2,050kg)
Maximum take off: 8,499lb (3,855kg)
Dimensions
Main rotor diameter: 44ft (13.41m)
Fuselage: 38.39ft (11.70m)
Height: 12.6ft (3.84m)
Main rotor disk area: 1,521ft2 (141.3m2)
Armament
1 X 7.62mm gun, rockets, torpedoes
initial designation the nickname Huey came about. It was soon realized that the HU-1 didn’t have the
lifting power for heavy loads or room for enough troops so it was given a larger cabin, larger engine, a
modified main rotor along with a few other improvements and re-designated the UH-1B. Later versions
of the UH-1B received an even more powerful engine. There were 1,010 “B” variants delivered to the
US Army.
The Japan Self Defense Force is made up of three components, land, air and sea. The component
using the helicopters is part of the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self Defense Force). Today’s JGSDF
operates approximately 532 helicopters and starting in 1962 the 1st Helicopter Brigade used at least
90 UH-1Bs that were made under license by Fuji Heavy Industries. The company made original
improvements on the UH-1B that developed into the UH-1J version. Both versions have since been
replaced by the UH-60JA Black Hawk.
Specifications for the Bell UH-1B helicopter
Engine: 1 X 820 kW Lycoming T-53-l9 or L-11 turbo-shaft, two blade main and tail rotors
Performance
Maximum speed: 137.9 mph (222 km/h)
Cruising speed: 119 mph (193km/h)
MIRC: 1,900ft/min (579.1 m/min)
Service ceiling: 16,700ft (5,090m)
Hovering ceiling: 11,800ft OGE (3,597m) / 10,600ft IGE (3,231m)
Maximum ferry range: 287.7 miles (463km)
Weight
Empty: 4,519lb (2,050kg)
Maximum take off: 8,499lb (3,855kg)
Dimensions
Main rotor diameter: 44ft (13.41m)
Fuselage: 38.39ft (11.70m)
Height: 12.6ft (3.84m)
Main rotor disk area: 1,521ft2 (141.3m2)
Armament
1 X 7.62mm gun, rockets, torpedoes
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