Anigrand have released a 1/144 version of the Piasecki YH-16 helicopter and a 1/72 Douglas C-133A Cargomaster. The Piasecki was in the 1950's the largest helicopter in the world. The Douglas C-133A Cargomaster is the ballistic missile carrier version.

1/144: Piasecki YH-16 Transporter World largest helicopter in 1950s
In 1946, the US Army Air Corp issued an requirement for a wide-ranging helicopter capable of rescuing downed strategic bomber crews. The aircraft also had military application as a large troop and cargo transport. Piasecki submitted the Model PV-15, and was awarded a contract for the development of two prototypes, designated YH-16 Transporter. The first prototype was powered by two Pratt & Whitney piston engines and made its first flight in 1953. During construction the second prototype was modified to Model PV-45 standard through the replacement of its piston engines with two Allison turboshafts. The change in power-plants prompted a redesignation to XH-27, though this was changed to YH-16A prior to the aircraft's first flight in 1955. Both transporter variants were at times fitted with varying types of experimental horizontal tail surfaces, but none of these designs were adopted for permanent use. The YH-16A became the world’s first twin turbine helicopter and established an unofficial speed record of 166 mph. In 1956, the crash of the second prototype led to the cancellation of the YH-16 program.

-89 resin parts
-Clear resin canopies, decal
-Model rotor dia. 173 mm
-Model length 165 mm
Each model kit contents 1 sheet of decal. Extra decals can also be ordered. Extra decal US$2

The Piasecki YH-16A Transporter package contents secret kits of three 1/144 U.S. helicopter / VTOL aircrafts as bonus

Ref no: AA-4071
Unit price: US$78

1/72: Douglas C-133A Cargomaster Ballistic Missile Carrier
In early 1950s, the USAF requested Douglas to develop a new airlifter based on the turboprop technology, as an improvement of the C-124. Most significant was its ability to transport intermediate-range Thor and Jupiter missiles. Douglas submitted the XC-132 and YC-133 mock-ups, and the C-133 was selected to go. The Cargomasters went directly into production as C-133A without any prototypes were built. The C-133A made its maiden flight in 1956. In the same year, the USAF requested the C-133 would have to be capable of carrying the Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile just coming into service. It led to the upgraded C-133B that configured with side-opened clamshell door at the back, which allowed for better fitting of the Atlas missile. The first C-133As were delivered to the Military Air Transport Service in 1957 and began flying MATS air routes throughout the world. When the United States involved in Vietnam War, the C-133 was part of the MAC fleet supporting the war in Southeast Asia. The C-133 and C-124 carried outsized loads while the C-135 and C-141 were devoted to higher-priority cargo. After 15 years of service, the C-133s were retired as the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy entered service in 1971.

-67 resin parts
-Clear resin canopy/windows
-Span 760 mm
-Length 666 mm
Each model kit contents 1 set of decal. Extra canopies and decals can also be ordered.
Extra decal US$3

AA-2104
Unit price: US$188

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