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1:72 scale premium diecast display helicopter. UH-1B Huey JGSDF 1982 1:72 scale fully diecast.

Model Features:

• Preassembled and Painted
• Historically Authentic Paint Scheme
• Accurate Panel Lines and Surface Details
• Detailed Cockpit
• Rotating Rotor
• Diecast Metal Construction
• Removable Ordinance
• Display Stand Included
• Positionable Landing Gear
• 8" Length
• Made for Adult Collectors

US Army trials of the Bell 204 helicopter in 1955 lead to the development of the HU-1. Because of the initial designation the nickname Huey came about. It was soon realized that the HU-1 didn’t have the lifting power for heavy loads or room for enough troops so it was given a larger cabin, larger engine, a modified main rotor along with a few other improvements and re-designated the UH-1B. Later versions of the UH-1B received an even more powerful engine. There were 1,010 “B” variants delivered to the US Army.

The Japan Self Defense Force is made up of three components, land, air and sea. The component using the helicopters is part of the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self Defense Force). Today’s JGSDF operates approximately 532 helicopters and starting in 1962 the 1st Helicopter Brigade used at least 90 UH-1Bs that were made under license by Fuji Heavy Industries. The company made original improvements on the UH-1B that developed into the UH-1J version. Both versions have since been replaced by the UH-60JA Black Hawk.