1:35 ICM 53060 Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane – Firefighting Helicopter – American Firefighting Helicopter Plastic Model kit

Build an impressive American firefighting helicopter with the 1:35 ICM Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane Firefighting Helicopter. This special version of the famous Skycrane is designed for demanding operations such as construction work, installation projects, heavy cargo transport, search-and-rescue missions, and large-scale firefighting. With its open, powerful design, the S-64E is a striking model that adds real character to any helicopter collection or civil emergency response diorama.

The firefighting version of the S-64E is fitted with a special 2,650-gallon water tank system, equal to approximately 10,000 litres. Its microprocessor-controlled tank doors allow pilots to select the most effective water release method for the conditions. The system automatically adjusts the discharge flow according to the helicopter’s airspeed, ensuring accurate delivery of water or fire-retardant material directly onto the fire zone.

One of the helicopter’s most impressive features is its ability to refill while in flight. Using either a pond snorkel or sea snorkel, the S-64E can collect water without landing. With the sea snorkel, it can take in water while flying just above the water surface at speeds of 35 to 45 knots, or 65 to 84 km/h. This allows the helicopter to deliver up to 30,000 gallons, approximately 114,000 litres, of water per hour onto a wildfire.

The S-64E is successfully operated in countries around the world, including Italy, Greece, Turkey, South Korea, and Australia, where one aircraft became widely known as “Eric The Water Bomber”. The type is also actively used in the United States by organisations such as the US Forest Service and the Los Angeles Fire Department. At Most-Models.com, you benefit from fast shipping, excellent customer service, and a wide selection of helicopter model kits. Order today and add this iconic firefighting Skycrane to your collection.

Features:
– Plastic model kit of the Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane Firefighting Helicopter in 1:35 scale
– American firefighting helicopter ideal for civil, rescue, and wildfire response dioramas
– Based on a versatile helicopter used for construction work, heavy cargo transport, search-and-rescue missions, and firefighting
– Firefighting version equipped with a 2,650-gallon tank system, equal to approximately 10,000 litres of water or fire retardant
– Microprocessor-controlled tank doors allow accurate water release depending on airspeed and firefighting conditions
– Can refill in flight using either a pond snorkel or sea snorkel without landing
– Sea snorkel allows water collection just above the water surface at speeds of 35 to 45 knots
– Capable of delivering up to 30,000 gallons, approximately 114,000 litres, of water per hour onto a wildfire
– Operated worldwide in countries including Italy, Greece, Turkey, South Korea, Australia, and the United States
– Known from service with organisations such as the US Forest Service and Los Angeles Fire Department

Add a powerful and unique firefighting helicopter to your model collection with the ICM Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane, available at Most-Models.com.