DRAGON 1/35 OH-6A Cayuse Helicopter w/Crew Plastic Model

About the Real Aircraft:

- The OH-6A Cayuse is a helicopter that was deployed and started operations with the United States Army in 1966.

- Developed under the Light Observation Helicopter (LOH) program initiated by the U.S. Army in 1960, the Hughes OH-6A was selected from competing designs.

- Notable for its compact size, it features an overall length of about 9m and a main rotor diameter of approximately 8m, with an egg-shaped body design, earning it the nickname "Flying Egg."

- The OH-6A is known for its small size, lightweight, ease of maintenance, and superior maneuverability. It was adopted after outperforming competitors in 1965 and was deployed in September 1966, with deployment to the Vietnam War starting in December 1967.

- By 1970, approximately 1,400 units had been produced, with various versions developed, including the AH-6 Little Bird, which was an armed variant used by special forces.

- This helicopter continues to operate in both military and civilian capacities worldwide.

 

About the Model:

- This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit that accurately recreates the U.S. Army's OH-6A Cayuse helicopter.

- The egg-shaped body design, cockpit details, and armaments are meticulously represented.

- The helicopter model is split into left and right sections to ensure a faithful representation. The mechanical details of the four-blade rotor and rotor hub add realism.

- The model’s large canopy and side openings allow for clear visibility of the realistic cockpit and cabin after completion.

- The cockpit includes details such as the instrument panel, seats, control stick, and foot pedals, offering a high degree of detail.

- This kit models the XM27E1 7.62mm machine gun installed on the left side of the helicopter.

- Includes figures of a pilot seated in the cockpit and a gunner in the rear seat aiming their weapon, enhancing realism.

- The kit offers markings for two U.S. Army aircraft from the 1970s Vietnam era.

- Maintains the 1/35 scale consistency with other military models, providing opportunities for diorama creation with various figure and vehicle sets.

- This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

- Limited reissue of the Dragon 1/35 scale OH-6A kit.

- Includes added crew figures and weapons.

- Features decals for marking it as one of two distinctive Vietnam-era Cayuse models.

- Refer to the box photo or art for specific marking details.

 

Main Features:

- Accurately replicates the OH-6A Cayuse, a light helicopter operated by the U.S. Army, in 1/35 scale.

- Faithfully reproduces the egg-shaped body design, detailed interior, and weapon arrays.

- Cockpit features include instrument panels, seats, control stick, and foot pedals.

- XM27E1 7.62mm machine gun on the left side is accurately modeled.

- Comes with a pilot figure for the cockpit and a gunner figure for the rear seat.

- Offers two marking options for Vietnam-era U.S. Army aircraft.

- Length: Approximately 260mm

 

Package Size/Weight: 38.1 x 24.6 x 7 cm / 329g