Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Die-cast Model

Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian – 73117, 1st Air Cavalry, U.S. Army, 2018

1:72 Scale.  Fuselage length: 8.25”.  Rotor Diameter: 8”


Limited production of approximately 600 models worldwide

The 1st Air Cavalry “First Team” is one of the US Army’s most decorated combat divisions. The unit was formed in 1921 and served in all major conflicts beginning with WWII. In 2017 the 1st Air Cavalry was subordinated with the III Armored Corps based at Fort Hood, Texas. Over the years the Air Cavalry has been a horseback cavalry division, an infantry division, an air assault division and an armored division making it one of the most unique U.S. military units.

The AH-64 Apache is a twin-engine attack helicopter operated by the U.S. Army and the military forces of several other countries. Originally developed by Hughes Helicopters in the 1970s as a replacement for the Bell AH-1 Cobra, the Apache is now built by Boeing. The YAH-64 prototype was first flown on September 30, 1975, with the production model entering service in 1986. The AH-64 has served in conflicts in Panama, the Persian Gulf, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. Over 2,000 have been produced to date in several variants.

Hobby Master is a manufacturer of high quality, pre-built, diecast models. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft or vehicle. They are made with diecast metal and some plastic components.

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