Thunder in the Skies History of Helicopters Sikorsky Sea King Copter to the Rescue From the Aviation Archives of Corgi come one of the most famous helicopters in aviation history the Sikorsky Sea King. Presented as a Limited Edition in 1:72 scale, with all official logos and insignias. Sikorsky Sea King First tested in 1959, this anti-submarine helicopter was delivered to the U.S. Navy in 1962. It featured a watertight hull and outrigger floats for stability on water. It proved to be popular with navies worldwide and Sikorsky built 1100 Sea Kings, powered by twin GE T58-10 engines giving it a top speed of over 150 mph. During Viet Nam they were so successful in Search and Rescue operations they earned the nickname “Angel”. Model Features • Rolling Wheels • Rotating Blades • Opening Side Door • Detailed Cockpit Includes Crew • Precision Die-Cast Replica • 9 Inches Long • 1:72 Scale