Kit

Bristol 171 Sycamore Mk 52/Mk 14/HR14

Brand AMP
SKU AMPA-48010

Features

Nation: United Kingdom
Period: WWII
Scale: 1/48
Type: Elicotteri
Price 59,85

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Description


1/48 Bristol 171 Sycamore Mk 52/Mk 14/HR14

The Bristol 171 Sycamore was a piston-powered helicopter developed in the United Kingdom in the 1940s and was the first mass-produced British helicopter. The model was used in several variants, including the Mk 52, Mk 14 and HR14, each with different configurations and operational roles.

Bristol 171 Sycamore Mk 52: This variant was the military version of the helicopter and was used primarily for troop transport, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and general transport. It was equipped with a piston engine and had a capacity to carry up to 4-5 passengers.

Bristol 171 Sycamore Mk 14: This variant was the civilian version of the helicopter and was mainly used for civilian and commercial transport, such as carrying passengers or light cargo. Also in this configuration it was equipped with a piston engine.

Bristol 171 Sycamore HR14: This variant was specifically for the Royal Air Force (RAF) and was used for personnel and cargo transport, as well as search and rescue duties. It was a variant of the Mk 14 version with specific equipment and configurations for RAF needs.

The Bristol 171 Sycamore was in service for several years beginning in 1953 and was used by both military forces and civilian operators. It proved to be a reliable and versatile helicopter for its time, but with the advent of modern turbine-powered helicopters, it ended up being replaced by more advanced models. Nevertheless, the Bristol 171 Sycamore marked an important step forward in helicopter aviation and helped lay the groundwork for the future development of more advanced helicopters.