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Price: $179.95
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Comanche RAH-66 Model Helicopter: Extremely
Detailed and Finely Crafted
We bring you the Comanche RAH-66 model
helicopter that is finely handcrafted using the best materials
to produce a quality outcome that matches the original RAH 66
Comanche. Our RAH-66 helicopter model is brought to life by a
talented team who works hard to make it look as realistic as
possible. First it is handcrafted by master craftsmen, followed by
several priming and sanding processes. Gifted artists then refer to
images to paint on the details to match those of the actual Comanche
RAH-66 helicopter. A final coat of clear lacquer not only protects
the details, but also provides a glossy finish.
The Comanche RAH66 model helicopter goes through many stages of
quality control to ensure that it is ready for delivery. The
Comanche RAH66 model helicopter is mounted on a mahogany-based
chrome pedestal, so you can display it as soon as it arrives. Our
Comanche RAH66 model helicopter, a scaled mirror image of
the actual Comanche helicopter, makes a perfect addition to your
collection or gift to aviation enthusiasts and hobbyists.
RAH-66 Comanche History:
The Comanche will replace obsolete AH-1 and OH-58 attack and
observation helicopters. The Comanche has capabilities demanded of a
smaller force structure, such as: improved mobility, increased
survivability and dramatically reduced costs. The RAH-66
Comanche is reconnaissance attack helicopter manufactured by Boeing
Helicopters and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The RAH-66 was
intended for reconnaissance role.
The RAH-66's maiden flight was on January 4, 1996. The
RAH-66 can operate at night and in bad weather for its sophisticated
detection and navigation systems. The primary user of the
RAH-66 was the United States Army. In 2004, the first RAH-66
entered service with the US Army and planned to purchase almost
1,300 Comanches to fill the scout and light attack roles. On
February 23, 2004, the US Army decided to cancel the Comanche
helicopter program because they to provide funds to renovate the
existing helicopter fleet of aging attack, utility and
reconnaissance aircraft. Another reason is the growing popularity of
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for reconnaissance purposes.
Technology developed for the Comanche will be integrated into the
Apache and other US military helicopter developments.
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