{"product_id":"79457-icm-53057-ch-54a-tarhe-with-universal-military-pod-135-pl","title":"ICM 53057 CH-54A Tarhe avec Pod Militaire Universel 1\/35","description":"```html\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eICM 53057 CH-54A Tarhe with Universal Military Pod 1\/35\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The plastic assembly model \u003cstrong\u003eICM 53057 CH-54A Tarhe with Universal Military Pod\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1\/35 scale is a unique offer for aviation and military modeling enthusiasts. The set features the iconic heavy transport helicopter \u003cstrong\u003eCH-54A Tarhe\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by Sikorsky and introduced into service with the United States Army in 1962.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The CH-54A Tarhe helicopter was built to transport oversized military cargo and special transport containers known as \u003cem\u003eUniversal Military Pods\u003c\/em\u003e. Its signature feature was the powerful winches that enabled the lifting of heavy equipment while hovering—without the need to land. The unit was actively used during the \u003cstrong\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/strong\u003e (period: \u003cstrong\u003esecond half of the 1960s and early 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e), where it performed evacuations of damaged aircraft, artillery, tanks, light vehicles, and patrol boats, as well as the transport of soldiers and the wounded.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A unique component of this set is the \u003cstrong\u003euniversal military transport pod\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on the original suspended pods equipped with windows, doors, and a rear ramp. These pods extended the operational capabilities of the CH-54A, also allowing for airdrops or the safe transportation of people and light vehicles. A total of 22 such pod units were created for the US Army.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35 – one of the most popular scales for military models, allowing for excellent detail fidelity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eplastic\u003c\/strong\u003e (polystyrene), ensuring precision and durability of parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe set includes \u003cstrong\u003eaccurately recreated structural details of the fuselage, rotor, pod interior components, and armament\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe product \u003cstrong\u003edoes not include resin or metal accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e – all parts are made of plastic, which simplifies construction and personal modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic assembly model – kit for self-assembly and painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: ICM – a renowned brand specializing in top-quality historical models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: \u003cstrong\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cold War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend this product for intermediate and advanced modelers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to expand their collection with a unique, dynamic transport helicopter model complete with a rarely encountered pod. Due to the structural complexity and number of parts, this set has a \u003cstrong\u003edifficulty level: 4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    By choosing \u003cstrong\u003eICM 53057 CH-54A Tarhe with Universal Military Pod 1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e, you are investing in a model characterized by perfect detail fidelity, high-quality molds, and excellent display potential—both for dioramas and stand-alone presentations.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n```","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54762555670862,"sku":"ICM53057","price":153.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/83627f95d07beb77436ab2cf64dd700a.jpg?v=1756337732","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/79457-icm-53057-ch-54a-tarhe-with-universal-military-pod-135-pl","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}