Us Navy Multi Role Combat Helicopter, M.A.H-67 N

[chrisonord]

This is the Anigrand S-67 kit and, unfortunately it will be the last kit of theirs I will be buying. I had problems getting the canopy to fit properly and just ended up leaving it as you see it now, as it was such a pain to get to fit right. Not giving it all of my concentration didn't help either.
The helecopter which was the winning platform for a multi role combat helicopter, had several roles to do, and do very well also. Missions included,helicopter convoy support, anti armour, air defence combat rescue and to a lesser extent anti shipping and anti submarine work. The helicopter was also offered to the Marines, and although performed well was rejected as it was not dedicated enough in the missions they needed it for. This helicopter was easily changed over for the several missions it was needed for, and although a big helicopter, could be folded down to 2/3rds its size, this was enabled by the tail folding in, rotors folding back, stub wings folded up and the main landing gear could be lifted so as to make the airframe lower in the hanger. The helicopter shown in the pictures is operating in the air defence role, and uses a mast mounted radar, to augment the veriety of air to air missiles it is capable of launching. This airframe is carrying a pair of AMRAAM's, Sidewinders and 2 twin stinger launchers. The gun is identical to that carried by the AH-1W. The helicopter can carry an internal fuel tank where the cabin is, this gives it a far greater range and on station time. When the cabin is needed, external fuel tanks can be carried too.



 




Cheers,
Chris.

[lenny100]

i am suprised about the canopy mine fitted fine but is a sod to keep glued down, as  it a bit thin, nice to see  another bird, mine is in the workshop at the moment as it being converted to a folded up bird, for the hanger of my type 26

[Hobbes]

Nice job, interesting helo.

[Army of One]

Awesome colour scheme n weapons.....great finish.....love it....H

[jsport]

Wow,
most coolest, great schema as well. 

[rickshaw]

With the tail wheel at the end of the tail, folding the tail would, I think be a tad exciting.  Always like the look of the S-67, very sleek, a sort of Greyhound version of the Mi 24.  The canopy looks OK to my untrained eye.   Very nicely done!   

[tc2324]

Interesting concept and well thought out. 

[NARSES2]

Another nice one.

I know what you mean by Anigrand canopies. Before they went to resin they were a PITA. I tended to put a ledge made from thin plastic strip on the cockpit sill which made them a little easier to glue

[Joe C-P]

Inventive and cool.