Italeri 1/48 H-34 Pirate Ud US Marines Model Kit

The Sikorsky H-34 Choctaw was a workhorse piston-engine helicopter that served the US Marines extensively in Vietnam, where its rugged Wright R-1820 radial engine and 16-troop capacity made it the primary assault transport before the UH-1 Huey took over. Marine H-34s flew thousands of sorties in the Mekong Delta and Central Highlands under punishing conditions. The "Pirate" marking refers to HMM-363's distinctive skull-and-crossbones insignia. This 1/48 Italeri kit features the bulbous radial-engine nose, Marine combat markings, and Vietnam-era weathering options.