COBI Building Set Armed Forces CH-47 Chinook (COBI-5807)

Product detailed description

Construction kit of the American medium transport helicopter model with a pair of carrying rotors Boeing CH-47 Chinook in 1:48 scale. The model has a folding boarding ramp, rotating rotors, and two specially modified pilot figures for comfortable seating in the cockpit. In the lower part of the fuselage, there is a functional winch for securing cargo. The package also includes a block with a description of the model.

Number of pieces: 815
Age: 7+

Interesting facts:
> The first flight of the helicopter designed for all-weather flight took place on September 21, 1961
> In more than 60 years of service in many armies, the Chinook has become a true legend
> The first flight of the helicopter designed for all-weather flight took place on September 21, 1961
> In more than 60 years of service in many armies, the Chinook has become a true legend
> When Boeing introduced the CH-47 to the US Army, a debate arose among the generals about its use, as the prevailing opinion was that the machine was too large for assault operations, too small for transport missions, unsuitable for missile transport, too noisy and dusty for rescue missions, but subsequent tests showed that the helicopter is capable of performing all tasks
> Ultimately, the Chinook proved so successful that it is still being produced today, more than 60 years after its introduction into service
> The current price of the helicopter with modern avionics is approximately 8.5 million USD
> A total of more than 1,300 units have been produced in 15 different versions
helicopters are equipped with various defense systems, such as flare launchers, corner reflectors, or top-secret systems for jamming and blinding enemy aircraft
> 69 helicopters are operated by the US Special Operations Command USASOC, which deploys them in the toughest and most dangerous places in the world
> Perhaps the most famous special forces unit using the Chinook is the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, nicknamed the Night Stalkers, which captured terrorist Osama bin Laden

Technical parameters:
> dimensions fuselage length 15.46 m, overall length including rotors 30.14 m, width 3.78 m, height 5.68 m
> rotor diameter 18.3 m
> maximum takeoff weight 22,680 kg 
> allowable useful load weight 10,886 kg
> power unit Turboshaft engine Lycoming T55-GA-712 (depending on version), each with a power of 3,750 hp
> maximum speed 315 km/h
> cruising speed 220 km/h
> range 741 m (up to 2,252 km for transfers)
> range 5,640 m
> climb rate 10.1 m/s
> armament 3 x M240/FN MAG machine gun caliber 7.62 mm + electronic warfare system
> fuel tank volume 3,914 liters
> three-member crew (pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer)