Amodel 7238 1/72 Soviet carrier-based helicopter "Hare"

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the First helicopter OKB Mile, received the designation GM-1 (Helicopter Mile -1), was developed as a liaison. In the cockpit, except for the pilot, could accommodate two passengers. The machine had a classical single-rotor scheme with a three-blade main and tail tail rotor. Its design took into account the experience of foreign helicopter, but at the same time, Soviet engineers created a completely original design. Of 20 September 1948 on the airfield Zakharkovo test pilot Baikalov performed on it three of the first rise in the air. Although the first, followed by the second prototype helicopter suffered a crash, in General, the machine was a success and in 1950 went into a major series. During the production and operation of the MI-1 constantly improved. Were created: training double helicopter, artillery spotter, helicopter version for work in the Arctic and icebreakers, military stacker telephone lines . Since 1957, the modernized MI-1M HAS been produced, which served as the basis for the creation of a new civil modification that existed in several versions, including on the float chassis of the Mi-1MG. The helicopter extended wheel racks and installed a farm for floats.

Length - 12 m, rotor diameter - 14.5 m, engine - AI-26VF capacity of 615 HP empty Weight - 1911 kg, maximum takeoff weight - 2550 kg. Maximum speed - 190 km/h.

Number of parts: 71.

The set includes: sprues - 5 (1 - transparent), decal - 1, Assembly instructions - 1, packing box - 1.