Italeri 1/72Hss-1 Seabat

$20.99
SKU: ITA1417

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The helicopter HSS-1 'Seabat ½ was produced by the American company Sikorsky from the mid-1950s. The Seabat entered in service with the United States Navy to perform anti-submarine mission. The HSS-1 and the utility transport configuration HUS-1 were also used by the United States Marine Corps and Unites States Coast Guard. ?ÿThe HSS-1 is considered the first helicopter A.S.W. (Anti Submarine Warefare), specifically developed for this mission profile, and ?ÿit adopted modern, for its time, ?ÿantisom research equipments, depth charges and torpedoes. Thanks to its Wright R-1820 Cyclone piston engine the Seabat was able to reach ?ÿthe max speed of 200 Km / h. It achieved a ?ÿgood commercial success around the World. The 'Seabat ½ was used in many countries and even produced under license.