SH-3H

Sub-Hunter

1/72 Foreart

KIT INSTRUCTIONS

Plastic model kit of a Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King anti-submarine helicopter

• 1:72 scale
• Based on former Dragon molds
• Unassembled, unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

The Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King was the most advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) variant of the Sea King family and formed the backbone of the US Navy's carrier-based anti-submarine operations from the 1970s through the 1990s. Equipped with two powerful gas turbine engines, an amphibious hull, and folding rotor blades and tail boom, the helicopter was ideally suited for operations from aircraft carriers and other warships.

Its greatest strength lay in its extensive sensor suite, which included a dipping sonar, search radar, magnetic anomaly detector (MAD), sonobuoys, and electronic reconnaissance systems. This enabled the SH-3H to detect and track enemy submarines and engage them with Mk-46 lightweight torpedoes. In addition to anti-submarine warfare, it performed search and rescue (SAR) missions, transport and supply flights, medical evacuations, and aircraft carrier security duties.

With a top speed of around 270 km/h, a range of approximately 1,000 kilometers, and a four-person crew, the SH-3H was one of the most capable naval helicopters of its time. It proved its worth particularly during the Cold War while monitoring Soviet submarines in the Atlantic and Pacific. It was only gradually phased out of US Navy service following the introduction of the more modern SH-60 Seahawk. However, its reliability and versatility made the Sea King one of the most successful naval helicopters of the post-war era, remaining in service in numerous countries for many years.

The shipment of your order is usually done in the same day of your order date if the order is done before 16:00 local time. Otherwise, we ship in the next working day.

We use the following shipping companies and costs:

For Greece:

• Box Now (1-3 working days) from 3.00 euro. Free for orders above 50.00 euro.
  
• Geniki Taxydromiki (1-2 working days) from 5.80 euro. Free for orders above 50.00 euro.
• ACS (1-2 working days) from 5.90 euro. Free for orders above 50.00 euro.
• For ACS and Geniki Taxydromiki, there is available option for pick up from the local courier representative.

For Cyprus:

• Box Now from 4.00 euro.
  
• ACS from 12.00 euro.

For EU countries:

• National Post, no tracking (7-20 days) from 8.00 euro.
  
• DHL Economy with tracking (5-10 days) from 15.90 euro.
• DHL Express with tracking (1-3 days) from 22.90 euro.

Rest of the world:

• National Post or DHL from 29.00 euro.
  

The buyer retains the right to return the purchased item 14 days from the shipping day only if the item is not damaged or altered.