This listing is for a new Corgi Showcase Bell Iroquois UH-1B Huey Helicopter New York Police Department CS 90247, this die-cast helicopter model was released in the U.S. market in 2004 and is now one of the most sought after by collectors.

Note: The outer box has some shelves wares and small tears along the opening flaps.

Scale: 1/100         Rotor Span: 5.5"     Length: 5.0"

Technical Specification:

Power plant Avco Lycoming T53-L-11Turbo shaft producing 1,100 shpMax. Speed 127 mph Range: 238 miles Rotor Diameter 48 ft main Weight 8,500 lbs (max take-off)Crew 2 plus 7 passengers or 3 stretchers

Around 1500 AD the helicopter or “helical screw” was first conceived by Leonardo da Vinci. It was not until the early 20th century that any serious work was done to turn da Vinci’s sketches into reality. By 1944 Igor Sikorsky placed his R-4 into production, making it the first helicopter to be produced in any quantities. From the early days of helicopter research it was quickly apparent that there could be military uses for such a craft. The Bell H-47 was one of the first helicopters to be used in combat when the U.S. Army put it to work in the Korean War. With increased U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War the H-34 was quickly replaced by the venerable Bell Huey. Now the U.S. Army relies on the agile and lethal Apache attack helicopter.

Corgi "Showcase Collection" die cast airplanes feature:

       Die cast metal construction with some plastic components

       Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals

       Pose-able stand to display the aircraft "in flight"

       Moving parts such as propellers, rotors and swing-wings where applicable

       Descriptive, collectible data card