The Marine Corps VH-60 is a helicopter transport for the President of the United States, Vice President, and other visiting heads of state. It has seating provisions for 10 passengers and the aircrew consists of a pilot, co-pilot, crewchief, and a communication system operator. As an executive transport, it has an interior suitable for executive travel and receives extensive care and maintenance exceeding normal standards to keep the aircraft in superior condition. The VH-60N can be folded quickly, in less than two hours, for loading and storage onto an Air Force C-5A/B, and C-17, allowing for transport on short notice. It is also capable of being loaded onto an Air Force B, C-130, and C-141. Marine Helicopter Squadron One [HMX-1] is the sole helicopter support for executive transport throughout the United States and overseas.
1/144 th Scale Model: VH-60 White hawk / Marine One
Kits: Dragon (Hongkong)
Model by Supawat Putthitornworasit Copyright 2010
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