CH-53E Super Stallion Wolfpack Die-Cast Model

Painted in tan and brown camouflage to blend in with sandy terrain.

Participating in Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield, 162493 was assigned to the HMH-466 “Wolfpack” squadron. Painted in tan and brown camouflage colors, the aircraft was designed to blend into the sands of Saudi Arabia. Conducting nighttime troop insertion, heavy lift support, and downed aircraft recovery missions, helicopters of the 466th sustained no losses during the entire conflict. Returning to MCAS Tustin in 1992, the unit was deployed during the same year to Okinawa, Japan, becoming the second CH-53E squadron in the Western Pacific. 

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, and printed decals
• Miniature antennas and small surface details
• Rotating main and tail rotors
• Optional “stored” blade position
• Detailed main landing gear with rolling wheels
• Included display stand
• Measures 15.25”l with a 12.75” rotor span at 1:72 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Performing crucial heavy-lift duties for the US Marines, Sikorsky’s CH-53E Super Stallion was introduced in 1981 as the replacement of older CH-53D units. Fitted with a third General Electric T64 turboshaft engine to give it power for all anticipated Marine equipment, Super Stallion helicopters routinely carry payloads beyond 26,000 lbs. Though maximum capacity allows for only 50 miles of range, unladen CH-53E’s can remain active for more than four hours, or 600 miles non-stop. Proving extremely versatile, Super Stallions often “pick up” where land-based equipment falls short, especially on rough terrain. Operating from anywhere, anytime, the CH-53E remains paramount to the duties of the US Marines.