{"product_id":"icm-sikorsky-ch-54a-tarhe-u-s-heavy-lift-helicopter","title":"Icm Sikorsky Ch-54A Tarhe U.S. Heavy Lift Helicopter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sikorsky CH-54 heavy-lift helicopter was developed to support NATO bases in Europe with fuel, ammunition, and equipment. It was designed and manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft, a company founded by the renowned aircraft designer of Ukrainian descent, Igor Sikorsky.\u003cbr id='\"isPasted\"'\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe prototype, initially designated S-64, made its first flight on May 9, 1962. Production aircraft, later adopted by the U.S. Army, received the designation CH-54A. Most of these helicopters were deployed to Vietnam, where they were operated by specialised aviation units to transport artillery, ammunition, military vehicles, and various types of cargo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CH-54A Tarhes outstanding operational capabilities also proved invaluable in the recovery of damaged aircraft. In a document dated December 1968, the U.S. Army reported that 423 aircraft had been recovered, 105 of which were so large and heavy that only the powerful CH-54A Tarhe could evacuate them from difficult-to-access locations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe helicopters winch system allowed it to lift loads while hovering, eliminating the need to land, while its powerful engines enabled it to carry exceptionally heavy payloads. The CH-54A also performed specialised missions, including dropping heavy bombs to clear forested areas for airfield construction. Following the Vietnam War, the CH-54 continued to serve successfully with U.S. Army and National Guard units until the 1990s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong inherit=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" color:=\"\" rgb=\"\" font-family:=\"\" quot=\"\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\" font-style:=\"\" normal=\"\" font-variant-ligatures:=\"\" font-variant-caps:=\"\" letter-spacing:=\"\" orphans:=\"\" text-align:=\"\" left=\"\" text-indent:=\"\" text-transform:=\"\" none=\"\" widows:=\"\" word-spacing:=\"\" white-space:=\"\" text-decoration-thickness:=\"\" initial=\"\" text-decoration-style:=\"\" text-decoration-color:=\"\" background-color:=\"\" id='\"isPasted\"'\u003e\u003cspan inherit=\"\" color:=\"\" rgb=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul inherit=\"\" rgb=\"\" quot=\"\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" normal=\"\" left=\"\" none=\"\" initial=\"\" color:=\"\" font-family:=\"\" font-size:=\"\" font-style:=\"\" font-variant-ligatures:=\"\" font-variant-caps:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" letter-spacing:=\"\" orphans:=\"\" text-align:=\"\" text-indent:=\"\" text-transform:=\"\" widows:=\"\" word-spacing:=\"\" white-space:=\"\" text-decoration-thickness:=\"\" text-decoration-style:=\"\" text-decoration-color:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003cli inherit=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eICMs first 1:72 scale model of the CH-54A Tarhe heavy military helicopter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli inherit=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eThe helicopters structural elements are accurately reproduced, including the transmission, cargo winches, and landing gear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli inherit=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eThe model features detailed rivet detail on the fuselage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli inherit=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eIt can be built with or without engine air filters, and includes two landing-gear strut options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli inherit=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eThe kit includes a decal sheet with four marking options from different time periods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong inherit=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" color:=\"\" rgb=\"\" font-family:=\"\" quot=\"\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\" font-style:=\"\" normal=\"\" font-variant-ligatures:=\"\" font-variant-caps:=\"\" letter-spacing:=\"\" orphans:=\"\" text-align:=\"\" left=\"\" text-indent:=\"\" text-transform:=\"\" none=\"\" widows:=\"\" word-spacing:=\"\" white-space:=\"\" text-decoration-thickness:=\"\" initial=\"\" text-decoration-style:=\"\" text-decoration-color:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan inherit=\"\" color:=\"\" rgb=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eModel Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul inherit=\"\" rgb=\"\" quot=\"\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" normal=\"\" left=\"\" none=\"\" initial=\"\" color:=\"\" font-family:=\"\" font-size:=\"\" font-style:=\"\" font-variant-ligatures:=\"\" font-variant-caps:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" letter-spacing:=\"\" orphans:=\"\" text-align:=\"\" text-indent:=\"\" text-transform:=\"\" widows:=\"\" word-spacing:=\"\" white-space:=\"\" text-decoration-thickness:=\"\" text-decoration-style:=\"\" text-decoration-color:=\"\" background-color:=\"\"\u003e \u003cli inherit=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eScale: \u003cstrong inherit=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003e1:72\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli inherit=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eNumber of Parts:\u003cstrong inherit=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong inherit=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003e332\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli inherit=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eLength:\u003cstrong inherit=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong inherit=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003e367\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong inherit=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003e mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli inherit=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eWidth:\u003cstrong inherit=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003e 271 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli inherit=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eIncludes detailed assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli inherit=\"\" quot=\"\"\u003eHighly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59475445776718,"sku":"HCO-ICM72001","price":76.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/1741\/0894\/files\/89b958c3-a849-484a-8758-09caf73630af.jpg?v=1776688009","url":"https:\/\/www.makeitbuildit.co.uk\/products\/icm-sikorsky-ch-54a-tarhe-u-s-heavy-lift-helicopter","provider":"Make It Build It","version":"1.0","type":"link"}