Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Helicopter "United States Navy Black Stallions Tail Number 50" Light Gray 1/72 Diecast Model by Panzerkampf
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Helicopter "United States Navy Black Stallions Tail Number 50" Light Gray die cast model by Panzerkampf. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-12 W-10 H-3 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. HISTORY ASPECTS:The MH-53E Sea Dragon Tail Number 50 played a vital role in the U.S. Navy’s airborne mine countermeasures (AMCM) and heavy-lift operations. As one of the largest and most powerful helicopters in the fleet this aircraft was designed to detect and neutralize naval mines ensuring safe passage for military and commercial vessels in strategic waterways. Operating primarily in the Indo-Pacific and Middle Eastern regions Tail Number 50 was frequently deployed in support of naval task forces providing a crucial safeguard against underwater threats. Its long-range endurance and robust lifting capacity made it an indispensable asset in maritime security operations.One of its most significant deployments was during mine-clearance operations in the Persian Gulf where naval mines posed an ongoing threat to shipping lanes and military movements. Equipped with the Mk 105 Magnetic Sled and the AN/AQS-14A sonar system Tail Number 50 worked in coordination with naval surface units to sweep and neutralize mines before they could endanger allied forces. Its missions often