BOEING-VERTOL CH-47J CHINOOK (JAPAN'S AIR SELF DEFENSE FORCE) 1/72 SCALE
DESCRIPTION:
The CH-47J is a medium-transport helicopter for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).[121] The differences between the CH-47J and the CH-47D are the engine, rotor brake and avionics, for use for general transportation, SAR and disaster activity like U.S. forces.[122] The CH-47JA, introduced in 1993, is a long-range version of the CH-47J, fitted with an enlarged fuel tank, an AAQ-16 FLIR in a turret under the nose, and a partial glass cockpit.[122][123] Both versions are built under license in Japan by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, who produced 61 aircraft by April 2001.[124]
The Japan Defense Agency ordered 54 aircraft of which 39 were for the JGSDF and 15 were for the JASDF. Boeing supplied flyable aircraft, to which Kawasaki added full avionics, interior, and final paint.[125] The CH-47J model Chinook (N7425H) made its first flight in January 1986, and it was sent to Kawasaki in April. Boeing began delivering five CH-47J kits in September 1985 for assembly at Kawasaki.
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH-47J, 2014
Over 110 had been produced by the early 21st century, including the CH-47JA model with improved fuel tanks.
FEATURES:
Waltersons "Forces of Valor" diecast airplanes feature:
* Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
* Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
* Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
* Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
* Fixed display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
* Detailed pilots and crew members.
* Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
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