{"product_id":"trumpeter-01614-1-72-chinese-xian-jhu-6-tanker-model-kit","title":"Trumpeter 01614 1\/72 Chinese Xian JHU-6 Tanker Model Kit Aircraft Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 01614 1\/72 Chinese Xian JHU-6 Tanker Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Trumpeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 01614\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Chinese Xian JHU-6 (H-6U) Aerial Refueling Tanker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: Approx 483mm ×458mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal around 440 plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear transparent parts for nose glazing, crew windows and tail turret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin turbojet engine assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo underwing hose-and-drogue refueling pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals \u0026amp; assembly instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpainted and unassembled kit, paint and glue not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced Chinese JHU-6 (H-6U) aerial refueling tanker converted from H-6 bomber airframe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully modelled twin underwing turbojet engine nacelles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully detailed multi-seat crew cabin with navigator nose compartment, pilot station and tail defensive turret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo distinctive underwing aerial refuelling pods with hose and drogue assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine engraved panel lines and rivet details across fuselage, swept wings and empennage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise tricycle landing gear with detailed wheel wells, struts and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional open\/closed bomb bay configuration, the bomb bay was modified for internal fuel storage on real aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplicated defensive 23mm cannon turret at tail section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple marking options for PLAAF H-6U tanker camouflage schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe JHU-6 (H-6U) is China’s first domestically developed aerial refueling tanker, modified from the H-6 medium bomber platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt retains the twin-engine swept-wing layout of the H-6, with two hose-and-drogue refueling pods mounted under the outer wings to refuel compatible fighters such as J-8D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aircraft made its public debut during the 1999 National Day military parade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts main mission is to extend the combat radius of Chinese fighter jets, greatly improving the long-range operational capability of the PLAAF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt remains an important aerial refueling asset for Chinese Air Force for medium-range air power projection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67745219707134,"sku":"01614 TR","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_08ee0001-0d7e-404c-8b38-497b94a3c5bd.jpg?v=1792051821","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-01614-1-72-chinese-xian-jhu-6-tanker-model-kit","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}