1/48 H-21 Shawnee Flying Banana over Vietnam
Special Hobby's 1/48th scale model of the H-21 Shawnee "Flying Banana over Vietnam" represents the iconic American transport helicopter deployed in the early days of the Vietnam War. Its unmistakable fuselage shape earned it the nickname "Flying Banana". The kit includes detailed plastic parts, cabin interior, armament and decals for USAF and South Vietnamese Air Force machines. Package does not include paint or glue needed for assembly.
The Piasecki H-21 Shawnee, known primarily as the "Flying Banana", was an American transport and multirole helicopter with a distinctive curved fuselage. Its construction was designed to improve stability and facilitate operation in high-altitude conditions. The helicopter was powered by a single piston engine and had two counter-rotating rotors.
The H-21 was deployed during the 1950s and early 1960s, performing troop transport, resupply, and casualty evacuation duties in Vietnam. The USAF and South Vietnamese Air Force machines became the first American helicopters to operate in the Vietnamese environment, and the forerunners of modern helicopter units used in the war.
The Special Hobby 1/48 H-21 Shawnee "Flying Banana over Vietnam" kit features richly detailed plastic parts, a realistic cockpit and cargo bay, armament accessories and decals for both American and South Vietnamese machines. Its unusual appearance and historical significance make this model an attractive choice for anyone interested in helicopter technology and the early stages of the Vietnam War.
The package does not include the paint or glue needed for assembly.
| Category: | Aircraft and Helicopters |
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| Weight: | 0.519 kg |
| EAN: | 8594071080693 |
| Nationality: | USA |
| Period: | Cold War |
| Scale: | 1/48 |
| Series: | Special hobby |
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