Trumpeter 1/48 Mil Mi-4A Hound # 05817

SKU

TRM05817

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1/48 Aircraft

EAN

9580208058177

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The Mil Mi-4A, known by its NATO reporting name “Hound,” is a Soviet transport helicopter developed in the early Cold War period to provide reliable utility and troop transport capability.

Designed as a versatile rotary-wing platform, it became one of the first widely used helicopters in Soviet and allied service.

Featuring a single large radial engine mounted in the nose and a four-blade main rotor, the Mi-4A offered solid lifting capacity and dependable performance across a range of operating conditions.

Its spacious cabin allowed for the transport of troops, cargo, or medical evacuees, making it well-suited to both military and humanitarian roles.

The helicopter’s rugged construction enabled it to operate from unprepared landing zones, supporting operations in remote and challenging environments.

Its design also allowed for adaptation into multiple roles, including armed variants, reconnaissance, and search-and-rescue missions.

Entering service in the 1950s, the Mi-4A was widely exported and saw extensive use across numerous countries.

Its reliability and versatility ensured a long operational life, and it played an important role in the development of Soviet helicopter aviation during the early Cold War era.

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SKU	TRM05817
Manufacturer	Trumpeter
Scale	1/48
EAN	9580208058177
Short Description	The Mi-4 was designed in response to the American H-19 Chickasaw and the deployment of U.S. helicopters during the Korean War. While the Mi-4 superficially resembles the H-19 Chickasaw, it is a larger helicopter and is able to lift more weight. The first model entered service in 1952, and replaced the Mi-1. The helicopter was first displayed to the outside world in 1952 at the Soviet Aviation Day in Tushino. Item No 05817 Item Name Mi-4A Hound Bar Code 9580208058177 Scale 1/48 Item Type Plastic Model Aircraft Kit Model Brief - Length: 340.6mm - Rotor Diameter: 430mm - Total Parts 160+ - Total Sprues 7 sprues More Features - Detailed fuselage w/accurate design - Canopy made from clear parts - Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin, - photo-etched parts included