1/72 Corgi (AA34201) Boeing Vertol CH47C Chinook (15846) Schwabish-Hall, Germany, 1975, 180th Aviation Company, U.S. Army (Limited Edition)
Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34201
Boeing CH-47C Chinook
US Army 180th Aviation Company, Schwabisch-Hall, Germany, 1975
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| 1:72 Scale |
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Length |
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Width |
| Boeing CH-47C Chinook |
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16.5" |
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10" |
Designed specifically to a US Army requirement, the first Chinook flew on 21st September 1961, with the delivery of the first CH-47A to the US Army being in August 1962, followed by substantial orders for more than seven hundred machines. Progressive improvements were made as the CH-47B and CH-47C with higher power turbines and modifications to the rotor system and dynamic components. The CH-47C is outwardly similar to the earlier CH-47A and B models, but is powered by two 3750 shp T55-L-11C engines and is capable of lifting a load very nearly equal to the A model's gross weight.
Designed as a turbine-powered replacement for the CH-37 Mojave, the CH-47 was first flown on September 21st, 1961. This iconic helicopter has had a long service history, seeing action in many different wars, from Vietnam to Afghanistan. The Chinook is the U.S. Army's heaviest-lifting helicopter, primarily serving as a troop transporter, with secondary roles including artillery emplacement and battlefield resupply. It has a crew of three and can move 55 combat-ready troops. Its wide-loading ramp can be opened in-flight for paratroopers, and three cargo hooks can extend through a floor hatch, which allows the Chinook to be used as a flying crane.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Chinooks are some of the most sought after models in 1:72 scale. The most notable feature of this model is the rotor blades, which are geared to turn in opposite directions. Two sets of rotor blades are included, one with dropping blades for ground display and another with blades that are curved upwards for in-flight display. The model has steerable front wheels and a large nose canopy, which allows for easy viewing of the cockpit interior and crew figures. The rear cargo ramp is accurately articulated and easy to configure, and when fully opened reveals a large cargo bay. A variety of delicate antennas as well as air inlets on the rear nacelles are featured in each release.
