These are plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated.
Description
In 1961, the U.S. Army announced a tender for a light reconnaissance and liaison helicopter under the LOH (Light Observation Helicopter) program. The Hughes OH-6 Cayuse won the competition, making its first flight in 1963. Serial production began in 1966, with 1,434 helicopters built in total. McDonnell Douglas later acquired the production rights and began manufacturing its own variant, the MD 500 Defender. One modification, the MD 530MG, became the basis for the MH-6J Little Bird. This helicopter was designed for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (160th SOAR), known as the Night Stalkers.

The MH-6J features a single-rotor configuration with a tail rotor, powered by a single turboshaft engine and equipped with skid landing gear. Its aluminium alloy fuselage houses the pilots' seats in the forward cockpit section. The avionics compartment sits beneath the cockpit floor, while fuel tanks occupy the rear section.

The helicopter can carry cargo weighing up to 900 kilograms. However, the MH-6J Little Bird most commonly transports four troops seated on two special benches mounted on the fuselage sides.

The 160th SOAR frequently deploys these helicopters in special operations worldwide. The MH-6 Little Bird, along with its armed variant the AH-6, has rightfully become one of the calling cards of this legendary military unit.

Key Features
First helicopter model in the Little Bird line from ICM
Accurate reproduction of the real prototype's geometry
Multiple antenna configuration options for the upper section
Decals featuring markings from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment

Markings Available
MH-6J Little Bird 81-23648, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), early 1990s
MH-6J Little Bird 95-25371, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), 1990s

Model Information
Scale: 1:48
Number of Parts: 147
Length: 182 mm
Width: 166 mm
Includes detailed assembly instructions
Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
EAN: 4823044411955

ICM 1/48 scale MH-6J Little Bird, U.S. Special Forces Helicopter

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