CH-54 Skycrane: Our CH-54 Skycrane model helicopter is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen. Our model helicopters are uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures. This CH-54 Skycrane model helicopter’s parts including the helicopter rotor blades, cockpit and other parts are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. It will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality. This elegant CH-54 Skycrane model helicopter is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family. CH-54 Skycrane History: In May 9 1962, the turbo shaft equipped S-64 Skycrane made its first flight. A total of 105 S-64 Skycrane helicopters were obtained by the United States Army which they designated as the CH-54 Skycrane. This helicopter was used in Vietnam for transportation and retrieval of downed aircrafts. Thanks to General James M. Gavin and his book Airborne Warfare the Skycrane became successful. The CH-54 Skycrane was used in operations like aircraft recovery, ship-to-shore operations and during situations when the load was too heavy for the CH-47 Chinook. It can also drop 10,000 pounds of bombs that was used to make landing zones in jungles. The primary function of the Skycrane is to take heavy loads. This helicopter can take different types of objects. It can take large and heavy pipes and even transfer small houses. It can also lift a helicopter or an engine of a train. It can also help in constructing buildings. It has three variants. The first one is the YCH-54A; The second one is the CH-54A; The last one is the CH-4B; The CH-4B has two 4800shp T-73-P700 turbo shafts and 37 were built. It can take up to three crewmembers. It has a weight of 19,800 pounds when empty and a maximum weight of 47,000 pounds. It can reach a maximum speed of 130 miles per hour and can climb 1,330 feet per minute. This model has measurements of: Span: 17" RS Len: 17 1/2" and Scale: 1/48