• 1/48 scale Mi-17 Hip-H plastic model kit by Trumpeter (Kit No. 05814)
• Represents the widely used Mi-17 medium transport helicopter, developed from the Mi-8 helicopter family
• Known by the NATO reporting name “Hip-H”
• Captures the Mi-17’s distinctive large cabin, five-blade main rotor and robust utility helicopter profile
• Features the characteristic tail rotor mounted on the port side, a key visual difference associated with the Mi-17 configuration
• Recreates the helicopter’s prominent twin-engine installation and upper fuselage structure
• Detailed cockpit area provides a strong focal point through the large forward glazing
• Passenger and cargo cabin configuration reflects the Mi-17’s versatile transport role
• Features the distinctive rear fuselage, clamshell cargo doors and tail-boom arrangement
• Detailed main rotor hub and five-blade rotor system reproduce the helicopter’s characteristic appearance
• Landing gear and external fuselage fittings capture the rugged design of this military transport helicopter
• 1/48 scale provides an excellent balance between substantial detail and manageable display size
• The Mi-17 family has been widely used for troop transport, cargo, utility and military support missions
• Operated by numerous military and government organisations around the world, making it a highly recognisable helicopter subject
• Ideal for collections focused on Soviet/Russian aviation, military helicopters and modern transport aircraft
• Excellent platform for camouflage painting, panel washes, exhaust staining, dust and operational weathering
• Suitable for standalone display or inclusion in a 1/48 military aviation diorama
• Great choice for helicopter enthusiasts and modellers interested in the extensive Mi-8/Mi-17 family
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
