Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Defiant

Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon DefiantThis large mine sweeping helicopter is in service with various special units of the U. S. Navy and the Japanese self defense forces. The Sea Dragon is a three engine version of the twin engine CH 53 which saw service first during the sixties and was widely used by the Marines and in special rescue versions by the U. S. Air Force. Thanks to the outstanding power of its engines this helicopter has ample capacity to carry the heavy mine sweeping systems,

with over 20

During the summer of 1943

one which was also capable of transporting 1 tonne of ammunition and other equipment in its load compartment

after Kursk they were withdrawn for an overhaul and came back in February 1944 re-named the Elefant

★Includes 2 types of 23mm cannon fairings

On both sides

190 lbf (54

Its name is inexorably linked with the famous Italian racing driver Tazio Nuvolari who won many competitions in the car

Nakajima Ki-43 II Hayabusa

July of 1940

the ultimate incarnation of Germany's fascination with the Zerstörer heavy fighter concept

to great effect