Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Helicopter "United States Navy Vanguard Tail Number 551" Dark Gray 1/72 Diecast Model by Panzerkampf
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Helicopter "United States Navy Vanguard Tail Number 551" Dark 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 551 has been an essential asset to the U.S. Navy for over three decades particularly in the critical role of mine countermeasures. As part of the Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM-14) this aircraft was at the forefront of numerous operations aimed at ensuring safe passage through maritime minefields. With its advanced technology including sonar systems and magnetic anomaly detectors the Sea Dragon could identify and clear mines from strategic shipping routes providing a key advantage in both peacetime and conflict. Tail Number 551 served across various theaters of operation contributing to the safety of naval vessels and the protection of global shipping lanes.One of the defining moments in the career of Tail Number 551 was during the Gulf War where the Sea Dragon played a vital role in Operation Desert Storm. Deployed to the Persian Gulf it assisted in clearing extensive minefields laid by Iraqi forces which had been a significant threat to both U.S. and allied naval vessels. By utilizing its sophisticated mine-detectio