{"product_id":"sikorsky-r-5-s-51-usaf-scale-1-48-amp-48002-plastic-model-kit","title":"Sikorsky R-5\/S-51 USAF Scale 1:48 AMP 48002 Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSikorsky R-5 \/ S-51 helicopter plastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1:48 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e represents an early American utility helicopter used by the United States Air Force during the postwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSikorsky R-5\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known in civil form as the \u003cstrong\u003eS-51\u003c\/strong\u003e, was one of the first helicopters produced in significant numbers after World War II. In USAF service, the R-5 was employed for liaison, rescue, training, and general utility tasks, helping to establish rotary-wing aviation within the newly formed Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSikorsky R-5 \/ S-51 – Early USAF Utility Helicopter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOperated during the late 1940s and early 1950s, the R-5 played a key role in developing helicopter doctrine and operational experience during the early \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e period. Its service demonstrated the value of helicopters for short-range transport, rescue, and support missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/amp\"\u003eAMP\u003c\/a\u003e accurately depicts the Sikorsky R-5 \/ S-51 in United States Air Force markings. The model belongs to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/helicopter-model-kits\"\u003eHelicopter Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e category and is produced in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/helicopter-model-kits-scale-1-48\"\u003e1:48 scale\u003c\/a\u003e, a popular scale for detailed historical helicopter models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlastic sprues with helicopter parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransparent canopy parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecal sheet with USAF markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePainting and marking guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaints and glue are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e AMP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel (SKU):\u003c\/strong\u003e AMP 48002\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helicopter Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelicopter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sikorsky R-5 \/ S-51\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Military utility helicopter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperator:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Air Force\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject country:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Cold War\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"AMP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44340095123638,"sku":"AMP 48002","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/AMP48002_1.jpg?v=1761043017","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/sikorsky-r-5-s-51-usaf-scale-1-48-amp-48002-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}