WOW667 Bell H-13 Sioux – Australian Version

Name: WOW667 Bell H-13 Sioux - Australian Version
SKU: 72327
Availability: InStock

£799.00

2 in stock

Categories: Modern Conflicts, Warbirds

Description

OH13 Helicopter
WOW666. Bell H-13 Sioux – US Army 9th Cavalry
WOW667. Bell H-13 Sioux – Australian Version

The Bell H-13 Sioux is an American single-engine light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter. It was the first helicopter to be certified for civil use.
The Sioux is a single-engine single-rotor three-seat observation and training helicopter. In 1953 the Bell 47G design was introduced. It can be recognized by the full “soap bubble” canopy (as its designer Arthur M. Young termed it), exposed welded-tube tail boom, saddle fuel tanks and skid landing gear.
In its UH-13J version, based on the Bell 47J, it had a metal-clad tail boom and fuselage and an enclosed cockpit and cabin.
The H-13 was one of the principal helicopters used by the U.S. Army during the Korean War, with the H-13D variant being the most prevalent. During the war it was used in a wide variety of roles including observation, reconnaissance, and medivac. From its role in medevac flights, it gained the nickname “Angel of Mercy”.
It was also used as an observation helicopter early in the Vietnam War.
The helicopter was used extensive by the US and Australian Army in both Korea and Vietnam.

We have 3 US and 2 Australian models only available in 1/30 scale. The majority of the model is hand crafted steel with the blades and cockpit cabin area made from wood.
Priced at $999 plus postage.

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