{"product_id":"icm-1-72-sikorsky-ch-54a-tarhe-u-s-heavy-lift-helicopter-icm72001","title":"ICM 1\/72 Sikorsky CH-54A Tarhe U.S. Heavy Lift Helicopter ICM72001","description":"The 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 Tarhe’s 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 helicopter’s 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 style='box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);' id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(237, 28, 35);\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif normal left none initial rgb 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\u003cul style='box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eICM’s first 1:72 scale model of the CH-54A Tarhe heavy military helicopter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eThe helicopter’s structural elements are accurately reproduced, including the transmission, cargo winches, and landing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eThe model features detailed rivet detail on the fuselage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eIt can be built with or without engine air filters, and includes two landing-gear strut options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eThe kit includes a decal sheet with four marking options from different time periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style='box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);' id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(237, 28, 35);\"\u003eMarkings Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif normal left none initial rgb 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\u003cul style='box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eSikorsky CH-54A Tarhe 67-18420, 273rd Aviation Company, Vietnam, 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eSikorsky CH-54A Tarhe 67-18426, 101st Airborne Division, Vietnam, 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eSikorsky CH-54A Tarhe 68-18455, 295th Aviation Company, Frankfurt, 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eSikorsky CH-54A Tarhe 67-18428, 1160th Aviation Company (Transportation Company), Georgia, 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style='box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(237, 28, 35);\"\u003eModel Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul style='box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: \"Open Sans\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; 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