{"product_id":"ah-1g-cobra-with-vietnam-era-crew-1-32-model-kit-by-icm","title":"AH-1G Cobra with Vietnam Era Crew 1:32 Model Kit by ICM","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:32 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the Bell AH-1G Cobra attack helicopter as operated by the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes three highly detailed Vietnam-era U.S. Army helicopter crew figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed tandem cockpit with authentic instrument panels and controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely engraved panel lines and realistic surface detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Lycoming T53 turboshaft engine and transmission assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate rotor head, tail rotor, and drive shaft detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully detailed landing skids and weapons pylons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes M28 chin turret with grenade launcher and minigun armament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional rocket pods and external stores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy parts with excellent transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet featuring three authentic Vietnam War marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Vietnam War aviation collections, helicopter displays, or realistic battlefield diorama projects with included crew figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ICM\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:32\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bell AH-1G Cobra with Vietnam Era Crew\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate to advanced modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 241 helicopter parts plus 36 figure parts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigures Included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 Vietnam-era U.S. Army crew figures\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 422mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotor Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 106mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues for the AH-1G Cobra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Vietnam-era U.S. Army helicopter crew figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRocket pods and chin-mounted weapons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with three Vietnam War marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell AH-1G Cobra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the world's first purpose-built attack helicopter and became one of the defining aircraft of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Developed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell Helicopter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Cobra was designed in response to the U.S. Army's requirement for a dedicated gunship capable of escorting transport helicopters while providing devastating close air support for troops on the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing heavily on the proven mechanical components of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUH-1 Iroquois (Huey)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Bell created a much narrower fuselage with a tandem cockpit, reducing drag and presenting a smaller target to enemy fire. The prototype first flew in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1965\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the AH-1G entered operational service in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1967\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, deploying to Vietnam later that same year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Cobra could reach speeds of over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e315 km\/h (196 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it one of the fastest helicopters of its time. Its slim profile, excellent manoeuvrability, and impressive firepower allowed it to accompany UH-1 Hueys into hostile landing zones, suppress enemy positions, and provide immediate fire support during combat operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AH-1G was armed with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM28 chin turret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, typically fitted with a combination of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.62mm M134 Minigun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm M129 grenade launcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Stub wings carried \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.75-inch rocket pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while later aircraft could be equipped with additional weapons depending on mission requirements. This formidable arsenal earned the Cobra the nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"air artillery\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e among troops serving in Vietnam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,100 AH-1G Cobras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were built, and they flew hundreds of thousands of combat sorties throughout the conflict. The helicopter proved exceptionally effective in escort missions, armed reconnaissance, convoy protection, and close air support. Its survivability and combat effectiveness established the attack helicopter as an essential component of modern battlefield doctrine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cobra family continued to evolve after Vietnam, leading to the twin-engine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAH-1 SeaCobra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperCobra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variants operated by the United States Marine Corps and numerous international operators. The original AH-1G remains one of the most iconic helicopters ever built and a symbol of American air power during the Vietnam War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Flight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 September 1965\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1967\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attack Helicopter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bell Helicopter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 (Pilot and Gunner)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One Lycoming T53-L-13 turboshaft engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e M28 chin turret with 7.62mm M134 Minigun and\/or 40mm M129 grenade launcher\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.75-inch rocket pods and various external stores\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 315 km\/h (196 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 510 km\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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