Academy 12129 1/35 AH-64A ANG (South Carolina) Helicopter, Plastic Model Kit (A12129)

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Model Specifications

• McDonnell-Douglas AH-64A Apache – 1:35 scale model of ANG South Carolina
• A highly detailed replica of the US Army's advanced attack helicopter
• Includes M261 rocket pods, AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles and 30 mm M230A1 chaingun
• Realistic tandem cockpit and accurately molded crew positions
• Detailed rotor assembly, sensors and aerodynamic components for realism
• Decals for 2 versions: 59th Air Command 1st Battalion and 151st Airborne Regiment (South Carolina ANG)
• Model length: about 50cm; height: about 14cm
• Ideal for fans of modern military aviation and large-scale model kits
• Brand: Academy – renowned for precision, quality and historical realism

The McDonnell-Douglas (Boeing) AH-64 helicopter was selected as the winner in the competition with Bell's YAH-63 in December 1976. The name Apache was given to the helicopter in 1981. This highly efficient machine has four-bladed rotors driven by two General Electric T700-701 turbine engines with a capacity of 1696 HP. The vestigial wings are fitted with conventional trailing edge flaps, and the plate tail improves longitudinal steering. The two-person crew sits tandem in the armored cabin. The pilot's seat is in the back and the gun operator/gunner is in the front. The key to universal use of the helicopter is the TADS systems on the gunner's stand and the PNVS systems used by the pilot. TADS is a forward-facing infrared sensor duplicated by normal optics with a target tracking laser designator and rangefinder set. The PNVS system is an improved FLIR system that allows flying the helicopter just above the ground to avoid or delay detection by enemy anti-aircraft defenses. Apache helicopters took part in the Panama operation in 1989, during Desert Storm in 1991, and in the last Iraq conflict (2003). In the late 1990s, construction began on a new version of the helicopter equipped with a head-mounted Martin/Westinghouse Longbow millimeter radar to control weapons. This radar is used to control Rockwell AGM-114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles. Technical data: Maximum speed: 300 km/h; climb speed 12.7 m/s, maximum range (without external fuel): 689 km, armament: 30 mm Hughes M230A1 Chain Gun fixed cannon and external armament - mostly Hellfire missiles..