Tamiya Plastic Model Kit
Tamiya Rah-66 Comanche (1/72)
This 1/72 scale kit from Tamiya recreates the advanced RAH-66 Comanche, a stealth-capable, multi-role helicopter developed by the U.S. Army. Designed to perform reconnaissance, attack, and observation missions, the Comanche featured cutting-edge stealth technology, compact design, and heavy firepower. Although the programme was eventually cancelled, the RAH-66 remains an iconic symbol of late Cold War-era military innovation.
Tamiya’s model offers a faithful representation of the Comanche’s angular stealth profile and detailed surface features. The cockpit includes accurately moulded seats, controls, and side panels, and the kit comes with external ordnance such as Hellfire missiles for enhanced realism. This compact yet highly detailed kit is ideal for modern military aviation enthusiasts looking to add a distinctive aircraft to their collection.
- 1/72 scale plastic model of the RAH-66 Comanche
- Highly detailed cockpit and panel lines
- Includes Hellfire missile loadout
- Decals to recreate the U.S. Army’s first prototype
- Paint and glue not included
This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
The Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche was developed in the 1990s as a stealthy reconnaissance and light attack helicopter for the U.S. Army. Its design featured advanced composite materials, radar-absorbent surfaces, and low infrared signatures, allowing it to operate deep into hostile territory with minimal detection. Despite promising test results, the project was cancelled in 2004 due to shifting military priorities. However, the technological advances developed for the Comanche continue to influence modern rotorcraft design.
