Revell Eurocopter EC145 MEDSTAR/POLICE Scale Model Kit Ref: R04648 The EC145 is medium weight twin-engined helicopter that was developed as a joint venture by Eurocopter and the Japanese firm Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Compared with the original BK 117, the EC145 received a new fuselage with a roomier cabin. Advantages of the new rotor blades on the EC145 were a considerable reduction in vibrations and a 25% extension of the range. The EC145 is licensed for blind flight and can be operated with one or two pilots including at night. It is particularly preferred for use as a search and rescue helicopter due to its considerably wider range than that of other helicopters in its class. All these characteristics are also in great demand in the USA, which makes the EC145 an attractive choice for private air rescue services that are members of non-profit organisations such as MedStar. Since 1978, the Lee County Emergency Medical Services - EMS - in Mort Myers, South West Florida have been responsible for the air rescue and overland transport of patients over an area of 1000 square miles in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to use for rescue flights the EC145 is used by the German police for surveillance and transport purposes. The three EC145s equipped with the latest technology, which are stationed with the Hessen police helicopter squadron at Egelsbach, specialise in tracing and search, lifesaving and rescue missions. Model-details: - Conversion parts for the rescue version and seats for the police version - Surface with recessed panel lines and rivets - Detailed cockpit with instrument panel - Control stick, foot pedals and rotor control lever - Detailed seats with imitation belts - Interior wall and headliners - Detailed air intake area - Engine exhaust assembly and detailed cowling - Separate side doors, optionally open - Separate rear doors - Detailed rotor head and blades - Tail boom with stabilizers - Detailed tail rotor - Rescue equipment with storage rack, first aid kit - Stretcher on trolley - Swivel chairs in passenger compartment - Bench seat for the police version - Radome - Cable deflector and cutters - Rescue winch and searchlight - Super decals for the MEDSTAR and the German police versions Colours: 4 30 51 56 371 374 378 Price: £17.99 (Euro23.39)