HIP Transport Helicopter (x1) (TSO31) (Direct Only)

HIP Transport Helicopter (x1) (TSO31) (Direct Only)

HIP Transport Helicopter (x1) (TSO31) (DIRECT ONLY)
Contains 1 HIP Transport Helicopter and 1 Hind Sprue.

The Mil Mi-8 (NATO reporting name: Hip) is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter used by the Soviet VDV and Air Assault Brigades to transport air-landing infantry.

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Every major power fielded airborne forces. In the Soviet Army, these were envisaged as deep penetration forces to seize vital bridges and towns that might delay the advance of the main force, and then hold them until the main advance arrived. By comparison, most NATO airborne forces were envisaged either as mobile blocking forces to drop in front of an advance to slow it down until a proper defensive force can arrive and stabilise the situation, or direct air assault troops to capture key enemy positions in a coup de main ahead of the attacking forces. These forces were transported in a mix of transport aircraft and helicopters, with plenty of helicopter gunships in support...

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HIP Transport Helicopter (x1) (TSO31) (Direct Only)

The HIP Transport Helicopter
HIP Transport Helicopter (x1) (TSO31) (Direct Only)

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Last Updated On Tuesday, December 27, 2022 by Ryan Smith