HobbyMaster - UH-1C "Easy Rider", US Army, 174th Assault Helicopter Company "Sharks", 1970s, 1/72

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Metal model with small plastic parts of UH-1C "Easy Rider" helicopter

Metal replica with small plastic parts in 1:72 scale.

US Army, 174th Assault Helicopter Company "Sharks", 1970s

Dimensions: length 24,1 cm ( including rotors ), fuselage width 3,6 cm

The model is from the HobbyMaster aviation edition. This is a well made model with lots of accessories. It is possible to have the model on a landing gear or on a stand.

UH-1C "Easy Rider"
The UH-1C "Easy Rider" was a military helicopter developed by Bell Helicopter based on the UH-1 Huey for the US Army during the Vietnam War. The designation "Easy Rider" was given to it after the movie of the same name, which was very popular at the time. The UH-1C was an improvement on the previous UH-1B model and was equipped with a more powerful engine and more powerful armament, including machine guns and missile containers. This helicopter could be used as an offensive weapon against ground targets and provided better protection for the crew. Its armament allowed it to be more effective in combat operations and provided better support to ground troops. The UH-1C "Easy Rider" was a very successful helicopter during the Vietnam War and was deployed in many missions, such as the Battle of Ia Drang in 1965. This helicopter became a symbol of the Vietnam War and remains popular with war veterans and military aircraft fans to this day.