Academy Plastic Model Kit
CH-46E US Marines Bull Frog (1/48) 12283
The Academy 1/48 CH-46E US Marines Bull Frog kit replicates the iconic tandem-rotor transport helicopter used by the US Marine Corps. Featuring detailed interior troop compartments, rotor assemblies, and authentic USMC decals, this kit provides a faithful reproduction of the CH-46E, nicknamed the “Phrog” or “Bull Frog.”
- 1/48 scale plastic model kit of the CH-46E Sea Knight
- Detailed cockpit and troop transport cabin interior
- Accurate tandem-rotor system with fine moulded parts
- Authentic US Marine Corps decals and markings
- Optional external fuel tanks and accessories
This model is ideal for rotary-wing enthusiasts and military aviation collectors, showcasing a workhorse helicopter that served across decades of USMC operations. Paint and cement are required and sold separately.
History:
The Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight was developed in the early 1960s as a medium-lift tandem-rotor transport helicopter. The CH-46E variant, introduced in the 1970s, featured upgraded engines, avionics, and structural reinforcements. Nicknamed the “Phrog,” it became a cornerstone of US Marine Corps aviation, transporting troops, supplies, and performing medevac missions. The CH-46E served extensively in Vietnam, later in the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan, proving its reliability in combat and humanitarian operations. Despite being replaced by the MV-22 Osprey in the 2000s, the CH-46E remains an iconic symbol of Marine aviation, remembered for its distinctive profile and decades of dependable service.
