Sikorsky CH-54A Tarhe Heavy Lift Helicopter - ICM 1:72 Model Kit

Build one of the most distinctive heavy-lift helicopters ever produced with the ICM Sikorsky CH-54A Tarhe U.S. Heavy Lift Helicopter. This highly detailed 1:72 scale plastic model kit recreates the legendary military transport helicopter developed by Sikorsky Aircraft for the U.S. Army during the Cold War and Vietnam War era. Designed to transport artillery, vehicles, ammunition and oversized cargo, the Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe became famous for its extraordinary lifting power and unusual skeletal airframe design. The helicopter also played a vital role in recovering damaged aircraft from difficult terrain, with many rescue operations only possible due to the CH-54A’s immense carrying capability.

This detailed kit from ICM accurately reproduces the helicopter’s complex structural framework, including transmission systems, cargo winches and landing gear assemblies. Rivet detailing across the fuselage adds further realism for advanced hobbyists and aviation enthusiasts.

The model can be built with or without engine air filters and includes alternate landing gear strut options for additional customisation. A large decal sheet provides four historical marking choices from different units and operational periods, including Vietnam-era aircraft and later National Guard service. With 332 parts and impressive dimensions once assembled, this kit is ideal for military aviation collections, helicopter enthusiasts and detailed diorama projects.

Model Details

• Scale: 1:72
• Length: 367mm
• Width: 271mm
• Parts: 332
• Brand: ICM
• Category: Plastic Model Kit
• Aircraft Type: Heavy Lift Helicopter
• Recommended Age: 14+
  

Key Features

• Highly detailed 1:72 scale helicopter model kit
• First ICM CH-54A Tarhe release in this scale
• Detailed transmission, winches and landing gear
• Realistic fuselage rivet detailing
• Optional engine air filters included
• Multiple landing gear configuration options
• Includes four historical decal schemes
• Ideal for military aviation collectors and modellers
  

Marking Options Included

• 273rd Aviation Company, Vietnam, 1968
• 101st Airborne Division, Vietnam, 1968
• 295th Aviation Company, Frankfurt, 1976
• 1160th Aviation Company, Georgia, 1980s

People searching for military helicopter model kits, Vietnam War aircraft models or 1:72 scale aviation kits will find this model highly suitable. It’s ideal for collectors, military aviation enthusiasts and advanced scale modellers.
Military helicopter model kits remain popular among aviation enthusiasts thanks to their engineering complexity and historical importance. Kits from ICM allow hobbyists to recreate iconic aircraft used in combat operations, transport missions and rescue operations throughout modern military history.

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