AH-1G Cobra and M8A1 US Landing Mat Scale 1:48 ICM48298 Plastic Model Helicopter Kit

AH-1G Cobra helicopter with M8A1 US landing mat plastic model kit in 1:48 scale represents a U.S. Army attack helicopter displayed together with a modular ground surface system used during the Vietnam War.

The Bell AH-1G Cobra was the first purpose-built attack helicopter adopted by the United States Army. During the Vietnam War, Cobras frequently operated from temporary forward bases where landing mats such as the M8A1 were used to stabilize surfaces for helicopter operations.

AH-1G Cobra and M8A1 Landing Mat – Vietnam War Configuration

The M8A1 landing mat was a modular metal surface system designed to support aircraft and helicopters on soft or improvised ground. Combined with the AH-1G Cobra, this set reflects typical Cold War–era U.S. Army helicopter operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.

This plastic model kit by ICM includes both the AH-1G Cobra helicopter and the M8A1 US landing mat. The set is produced in 1:48 scale and is suitable for building historically accurate Vietnam War helicopter dioramas.

Kit contents:

• Plastic sprues with helicopter parts
• Plastic sprues with M8A1 landing mat elements
• Transparent canopy parts
• Decal sheet with Vietnam War marking options
• Painting and marking guide
• Detailed assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1:48
• Model (SKU): ICM48298
• Type: Helicopter & Ground Equipment Model Kit
• Helicopter: Bell AH-1G Cobra
• Ground equipment: M8A1 US Landing Mat
• Subject country: USA
• Period: Cold War / Vietnam War