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Bell AH-1 / AB-47 - 1/72 - ITALERI 095

Brand ITALERI
SKU ITA-0095 EAN 8001283000956

Features

Scale: 1/72
Nation: United States of America
Period: Modern
Type: Elicotteri
Price 12,60

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Description


Bell AH-1 / AB-47 helicopter kit in 1/72 scale - Italeri model.



The Bell AH-1 and the Bell AB-47 (also known as the Bell 47) are two very different helicopters developed by Bell Helicopter, each with a specific role in military and civil aviation.



Bell AH-1



The Bell AH-1 is an attack helicopter, one of the most iconic ever produced. Here is an overview:




  1. Full name: Bell AH-1 Cobra (also known as HueyCobra or simply Cobra).


  2. Role: Attack helicopter.


  3. Origin: Produced in the United States by Bell Helicopter in the 1960s.


  4. Development: Derived from the famous UH-1 Huey, the AH-1 was the first helicopter specifically designed for attack missions.


  5. Main use: Used primarily during the Vietnam War. It was used for close air support, ground attack, and escort operations for troop transports.


  6. Armaments: Equipped with machine guns, rocket launchers, and missiles such as TOWs (anti-tank missiles). Later, it received upgrades to more modern armaments.


  7. Variants:


    • AH-1G: Initial version for the U.S. Army.


    • AH-1S, AH-1F: Modernized variants with improved weapons systems and avionics.




  8. Successors: It was later replaced in many armed forces by theAH-64 Apache, but some variants of the AH-1 are still in use in countries such as Japan, Taiwan, and Israel.



Bell AB-47 (or Bell 47)



The Bell AB-47, more commonly known as the Bell 47, is a light multi-role helicopter and was one of the first mass-produced helicopters:




  1. Full name: Bell 47 (in Italy, built under license by Agusta as AB-47).


  2. Role: Light helicopter for civilian and military use.


  3. Origin: First produced in the 1940s by Bell Helicopter.


  4. Fame: It is famous for being one of the first helicopters to have extensive civilian and military use. It became known for its reliability and ease of use.


  5. Military use:


    • Used by the U.S. Army and other armed forces for reconnaissance, medical evacuation, training and light transport missions.




  6. Iconic design: The Bell 47 has a recognizable design, with a glass "bubble" cockpit that gives it a distinctive appearance.


  7. Popularity: It has been used in many movies and television programs, such as the "MAS*H" series.


  8. Production and variants: It was built in numerous variants and sold worldwide, used by civilian operators for agricultural operations, aerial photography, patrols and rescue operations.


Main differences:




  • The Bell AH-1 is an attack helicopter designed for offensive military purposes, while the Bell AB-47 is a versatile light helicopter used in a wide range of civilian and military roles, often for support and reconnaissance operations.


Bell AH-1Z
SKU PATCH-M064
Brand PATCHWORK MODELS
Nation: United States of America
Period: Modern
Scale: 1/72
Type: Elicotteri
Category Details

1/72 Bell AH-1Z Detail SetThis kit contains:- 28 resin parts- instructions sheetThe Bell AH-1Z is a twin-engine attack helicopter developed as an evolution of the AH-1 SuperCobra for the United States Marine Corps. It features a four-blade bearingless rotor made of composite material, new drive belts and a new targeting system.The aircraft is part of the H-1 upgrade program, which aims to improve Marine Corps rotary-wing systems. It is also called the "Zulu Cobra" in reference to its variant letter.

 
33,60

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Bell AH-1G/Q/S Cobra
SKU MHM-X72035
Brand MH MODELS
Scale: 1/72
Type: Aircraft
Category Mask

1/72 Bell AH-1G/Q/S Cobra Canopy airbrush mask for Special Hobby/Revell  

 
8,40

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BELL AH-1 COBRA
SKU PS-72290
Brand PRINT SCALE
Scale: 1/72
Type: Aircraft
Category Decals

1/72 Bell AH-1 Cobra

 
20,05

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