ICM 48369 - 1:48 MH-6J Little Bird US Special Forces Helicopter

1:48 scale plastic model kit of the MH-6J Little Bird – U.S. Special Forces helicopter

ICM 48369 features the MH-6J Little Bird in 1:48 scale. This compact helicopter is derived from the OH-6 Cayuse family and was adapted for special operations missions. The MH-6J is operated by U.S. Special Forces for rapid insertion, extraction, reconnaissance, and support missions in urban and difficult terrain.

• Scale: 1:48
• Model length: approx. 20.6 cm
• Main rotor diameter: approx. 17.0 cm
• Aircraft type: Multirole
• Propulsion: Propeller
• Wing configuration: High-wing (helicopter configuration)
• Number of engines: Single-engine
• Period: Modern
• Country: USA
• Manufacturer: ICM

The kit allows you to build a detailed miniature of this small yet highly agile helicopter. Once completed, it makes an impressive addition to a modern military aviation collection or a special operations diorama.

Warning: The kit does not include glue, paints, or modeling tools. Assembly required.

Assembly

The kit includes injection-molded plastic parts representing the cockpit, open external structure, and characteristic main and tail rotors. Careful assembly and painting are required to achieve an accurate representation of the aircraft. The compact design makes it ideal for dynamic diorama scenes.

About the MH-6J Little Bird:

The MH-6J is a special operations version of the Little Bird helicopter family. Its small size and exceptional maneuverability allow it to operate in confined urban areas and mountainous terrain. Little Bird helicopters have been used in special operations missions since the 1980s, providing rapid and discreet transport for small teams.

Technical data of the original aircraft:

• Overall length: approx. 9.8 m (with rotor)
• Main rotor diameter: approx. 8.3 m
• Crew: 1–2 pilots
• Powerplant: 1 × Allison 250 turboshaft engine
• Maximum speed: approx. 280 km/h

About ICM

ICM is a manufacturer of plastic model kits offering a wide range of historical and modern aircraft and military vehicles. The company’s kits are suitable for building detailed miniatures in various scales.