04653 EC145 ‘Polizei/Gendarmerie’
| Model details | |
| Scale | 1:72 |
| Release date | 02/2011 |
| No. of parts | 80 |
| Length | 140 mm |
| Rotor diameter | 152 mm |
| Skill Level | 3 |
| Original details | |
| Type description | Medium helicopter |
| Year/Period | 2003 |
| Origin | D |
| Engine capacity | 2 x 574 kW |
| Speed | 268 km/h |
The EC145 is a medium twin-engine helicopter that was developed jointly by Eurocopter and the Japanese firm Kawasaki Heavy Industries. In addition to use for air rescue flights, the EC145 is also used by the German Police for surveillance and transport purposes. Equipped with the latest technology, the EC145 helicopters of the Hesse police helicopter unit are primarily used for air search and tracking, rescue and salvage operations. The French Gendarmerie also uses this type of helicopter in large numbers.
04654 Bell AB212
| Model details | |
| Scale | 1:72 |
| Release date | 03/2011 |
| No. of parts | 80 |
| Length | 242 mm |
| Rotor diameter | 201 mm |
| Skill Level | 3 |
| Original details | |
| Type description | Transport helicopter |
| Year/Period | 1971 |
| Origin | USA |
| Engine capacity | 2 x 671 kW |
| Speed | 240 km/h |
Derived from the successful model AB205, Bell developed this twin-engine version AB212 with extensive modifications. Since 1973 the Bell 212 has also been used by the German frontier protection service as a transporter for police and special forces. In the Netherlands this type is also used for sea area surveillance and as a rescue helicopter.
64444 Model Set Bell UH-1D “SAR”
| Model details | |
| Scale | 1:72 |
| Release date | 01/2011 |
| No. of parts | 115 |
| Length | 175 mm |
| Rotor diameter | 199 mm |
| Skill Level | 3 |
| Original details | |
| Type description | Standard helicopter of the army |
| Year/Period | 1961 |
| Origin | USA |
| Engine capacity | 1.100 WPS |
| Power Plant | Avro Lycoming shaft turbine |
The UH-1D, at over 7000 so far, is the helicopter built in the greatest numbers in the western world. It has an outstanding reputation, is reputed to be one of the safest aircraft and, with two large sliding side doors, can also carry bulky loads. The German air force uses the UH-1Ds primarily for SAR missions which also enables them to comply with international safety obligations.
Model-details:
– Detailed fuselage
– Movable main rotor
– Interior with seats and instrument panel
– Optional racks with stretchers
– Cable deflector and antennae
– Decals for 2 German air force versions
