Hobby Boss 87221 Mi-8T Hip-C (1/72) – Plastic Model Helicopter Kit

Discover the excellent plastic model kit Hobby Boss 87221 Mi-8T Hip-C in 1:72 scale, a faithful replica of the iconic Soviet-designed helicopter. This model is a proposition for demanding modelers who want to expand their collection with one of the most important transport aircraft of the 20th century.

Historical and Technical Information

The Mi-8T Hip-C is a military version of the versatile Mi-8 helicopter, designed by the Mil design bureau in the USSR. The Mi-8T entered service in the 1960s and was widely used in Warsaw Pact countries, as well as in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the former Soviet republics. The Hip-C model is specifically a transport variant, used both for carrying troops and cargo (either onboard or slung under the fuselage), as well as in rescue and evacuation missions.

The Mi-8T helicopter participated in numerous armed conflicts, including the Vietnam War, the war in Afghanistan, and many peacekeeping and humanitarian operations up to the present day. Valued for its reliability and resistance to harsh conditions, it has been a "workhorse" for many armies around the world from the Cold War period up to the 21st century.

Model Features

• Scale: 1/72 – the ideal compromise between detail and size.
• Operators: USSR, Russia, post-Soviet states, export countries worldwide.
• Material: plastic (high-quality synthetic material).
• Dedicated category: plastic model kit.
• Details: the model is designed with great attention to the external details of the fuselage, rotor, cockpit, and interior, enabling an impressive presentation both in a diorama and as an individual display.
• Includes decals with authentic markings used by Russian forces and other armies.
• Movable parts such as rotors and the possibility for customized painting.
• Additional accessories: glue and paints are not included – to be purchased separately.

Who is it recommended for?

This product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced military modelers, helicopter collectors, and enthusiasts of 20th-century military technology. Perfect for expanding a collection of models from the Cold War and modern conflicts.

Assembly difficulty level: 3/5. The balanced level of detail makes this model attractive both as a first more serious project and as an extensive undertaking for experienced hobbyists.

Choose the Hobby Boss 87221 Mi-8T Hip-C and create your own replica of one of the world's most recognizable helicopter machines!