1/72 AMP Sikorsky R5/S51 Ambulance Helicopter

1/72 Scale AMP Sikorsky R5/S51 Ambulance Helicopter Model Kit

Build a detailed replica of one of the most important early medical evacuation helicopters with this 1/72 scale model kit of the Sikorsky R5/S51 Ambulance. This precision model from AMP Models captures the life-saving design of this pioneering rotary-wing aircraft that revolutionized battlefield medical care and civilian rescue operations in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Kit Features:

• Scale: 1/72
• Material: Plastic
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled kit (paints and glue not included)
• Condition: New in box
• Highly detailed plastic components
• Accurate ambulance configuration with external litter pods
• Photo-etched parts for enhanced detail
• Transparent plastic components for cockpit glazing
• Authentic medical evacuation markings and decals
• Full-color painting and marking guide
• Detailed instructions

About the Sikorsky R5/S51 Ambulance:

The Sikorsky R5 (military designation) and S-51 (civilian designation) was a groundbreaking helicopter that proved the value of rotary-wing aircraft for medical evacuation missions. Configured as an ambulance, it could carry external litter pods to transport wounded personnel from the battlefield to medical facilities, dramatically improving survival rates. The R5/S51 saw extensive service during the Korean War and with civilian air ambulance services, establishing the helicopter as an essential tool for emergency medical response that continues to this day.

This model kit is ideal for intermediate to advanced modelers interested in early helicopters, military medical history, and the evolution of air ambulance operations. Display it alongside other aircraft models from our collection.

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Scale: 1/72
Manufacturer: AMP Models - Visit this website to find more information about their products

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