MH-53E Sea Dragon Black Stallions Die-Cast Model

One of the largest, most powerful helicopters ever built.

Highly developed for search and rescue, mine-countermeasures, and cargo-delivery missions, the MH-53E is manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. Introduced in the 1980s with precise global navigation, doppler-radar, and tow-line for mine-clearing devices, its specialized nature allowed the Sea Dragon to thrive in various combat situations. Identified as aircraft #42 of the HC-4 Black Stallions squadron, this aircraft has been utilized for numerous combat support missions. Active during conflicts over the Persian Gulf in the 1990s, it features light-gray paint with white lettering across the surface. Previously homed at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily, Italy, HC-4 was disestablished during 2007 after 23 years of successful operation.

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
• Pre-installed 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:
An advancement of the CH-53E Super Stallion, Sikorsky’s MH-53E featured several key improvements when it was introduced the mid-1980s. Powered by three General Electric T64-GE-419 turboshaft engines, the aircraft can lift 10 tons of payload for 500 nautical miles, with a maximum speed of 175 mph. Flying as high as 10,000 ft in altitude, an empty MH-53E can travel 1050 nautical miles, with the ability to in-air refuel for additional range. Weighing up to 69,750 lbs. fully loaded, each Sea Dragon is outfitted with a towing system for its primary mission. Casting a line to pull around the Mk.103 or Mk.105 minesweeping sleds, the MH-53E crew utilizes their AQS-14A sonar system. For other situations, 55 troops can be loaded into the large helicopter’s internal cargo bay, along with two pilots and one aircrewman as standard.