1/48 Scale Helo Aircraft
Explore Premium 1/48 Scale Helicopter Model Kits
Discover an exceptional selection of 1/48 scale model aircraft focused exclusively on military and civilian helicopters. This curated collection features highly detailed rotary-wing aircraft from renowned manufacturers including Academy Models, Airfix, AMP Models, AFV Club, and Atlantis Models. From the iconic AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to versatile utility helicopters like the Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw and Westland Sea King, each kit delivers exceptional accuracy and engineering at the popular 1/48 scale.
These precision helicopter models appeal to intermediate and advanced modelers seeking authentic detail and superior fit. The 1/48 scale provides an ideal balance between manageable size and intricate features, allowing you to showcase rotor mechanisms, cockpit instrumentation, and weapons systems with remarkable clarity. Whether you're building the AH-64D Apache Longbow with its distinctive radar dome or recreating classic Cold War era helicopters, these kits offer rewarding build experiences with museum-quality results. Each model includes detailed instructions, quality molded parts, and authentic markings to bring your rotary-wing aircraft to life with historical accuracy and visual impact.
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Academy Models 1/48 Academy AH-64A Apache 12262 $24.43
$33.00 -
Academy Models 1/48 Academy AH-64D Long Bow 12268 $26.29
$35.50 -
Academy Models 1/48 Academy Hughes 500-D Tow Copter 12250 $13.25
$17.00 -
Academy Models 1/48 Academy HUGHES 500D POLICE HELICOPTER 12249 $13.25
$17.00 -
AFV Club Models 1/48 AFV AH-64D Apache Longbow - HF48004 $33.32
$45.00 -
Airfix 1/48 Airfix Westland Sea King HC.4 Helicopter Plastic Model Kit $62.33
$79.99 -
AMP Models 1/48 AMP American Helicopter XH-26 Jet Jeep $35.06
$44.99 -
AMP Models 1/48 AMP Bendix Model J Helicopter $55.32
$70.99 -
AMP Models 1/48 AMP Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw $70.12
$89.99 -
Atlantis Models 1/48 Atlantis Models H-25 Army Mule HUP-2 Helicopter-502 $17.15
$21.99 -
Hasegawa 1/48 Hasegawa AH-64A Apache (U.S. Army Attack Helicopter) 7224 $29.62
$39.99 -
Hasegawa 1/48 Hasegawa AH-64D Apache Longbow 7223 $31.84
$42.99 -
Hasegawa 1/48 Hasegawa AH64D Apache Longbow JGSDF 7242 $34.06
$45.99 -
Hasegawa 1/48 Hasegawa OH-6D "Shark Teeth" 7531 $34.80
$46.99 -
Hasegawa 1/48 Hasegawa OH-6D `Akeno Special 2019` w/Female S.D.F Official Figure (1:20) 07488 $48.12
$64.99 -
Hasegawa 1/48 Hasegawa SH-3H Seaking 7201 $41.43
$55.95 -
Heller 1/48 Heller Ecureuil H125 (AS 350 B3) Air Zermatt $24.16
$31.00 -
Heller 1/48 Heller Ecureuil H125 (AS 350 B3) Air Zermatt STARTER KIT $27.28
$35.00 -
Heller 1/48 Heller SA 342 Gazelle $24.16
$31.00 -
Heller 1/48 Heller SA 342 Gazelle STARTER KIT $27.28
$35.00 -
Hobby Boss 1/48 Hobby Boss CH-47A CHINOOK 81772 $67.78
$86.99 -
Hobby Boss 1/48 Hobby Boss CH-47D CHINOOK 81773 $67.78
$86.99 -
Hobby Boss 1/48 Hobby Boss Russian Ka-27 Helix 81739 $82.17
$110.99 -
Hobby Boss 1/48 Hobby Boss UH-1C Huey Helicopter 85803 $19.25
$25.99 -
ICM 1/48 ICM AH-1G ‘Arctic Cobra’ - US Helicopter 48299 $33.62
$55.99 -
ICM 1/48 ICM Forward Base 48303 $109.88
$140.99 -
ICM 1/48 ICM MH-60L Black Hawk US Special Forces Helicopter 48360 $68.58
$87.99 -
ICM 1/48 ICM UH-60A Black Hawk US Military Transport Helicopter 48361 $68.58
$87.99 -
Italeri 1/48 Italeri AH-64D Apache Longbow 2748 $44.42
$59.99 -
Italeri 1/48 Italeri Bell AB 212/UH 1N - 2692 $31.47
$42.50 -
Italeri 1/48 Italeri Chinook HC.2 CH-47F 2779 $71.81
$96.99 -
Italeri 1/48 Italeri H-21C Flying Banana Gunship 2733 $59.20
$79.95 -
Italeri 1/48 Italeri H-21C Flying Banana Gunship 2774 $59.20
$79.95 -
Italeri 1/48 Italeri H-34A Pirate /UH-34D U.S. Marines 2776 $59.23
$79.99 -
Italeri 1/48 Italeri MH-60K Blackhawk Soa 2666 $36.28
$48.99 -
Italeri 1/48 Italeri OH-13 Sioux Korean War 2820 $31.47
$42.50 -
Italeri 1/48 Italeri UH-1D Iroquois Helicopter 849 $31.47
$42.50 -
Italeri 1/48 Italeri UH-60/MH-60 Black Hawk 2706 $31.47
$42.50 -
Italeri 1/48 Italeri Wessex UH.5 Helicopter 2720 $58.12
$78.50 -
Kitty Hawk Models 1/48 Kitty Hawk AH-1Z Viper Helicopter Plastic Model Kit $43.63
$55.99
Why Choose 1/48 Scale Helicopter Models
The 1/48 scale represents the sweet spot for helicopter modeling, offering substantial size without overwhelming display space. This scale allows manufacturers to include fine details like transparent canopies, separate rotor blades, detailed landing gear, and intricate panel lines that bring authenticity to your finished model. Advanced modelers appreciate the engineering precision found in kits from Academy Models and Airfix, which feature multi-part assemblies and optional configurations.
Our 1/48 helicopter collection spans multiple eras and roles, from Vietnam-era utility helicopters to modern attack platforms like the Academy AH-64A Apache. Pair these rotary-wing aircraft with 1/48 scale figures to create dynamic dioramas, or display them alongside fixed-wing aircraft from our broader 1/48 scale aircraft collection for a comprehensive military aviation showcase. Each kit provides an engaging build experience with clear instructions and quality components that ensure successful assembly and finishing. Explore the fascinating world of rotary-wing aviation through these meticulously engineered scale replicas.