Helicopters
Rotors change the story. Our model helicopter kits cover the machines that haul and rescue: the Boeing Chinook, the Westland Sea King and their stablemates, in 1:48 and 1:72 scale. All of them Cold War era, all of them instantly recognisable.
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Airfix helicopters: mostly Westland, plus the Chinook
Westland built most of this range, and it shows: the Sea King in four boxings across both scales, the Lynx AH-7, the Puma HC.1 and the Wessex HC.2. The Boeing Chinook HC.1 brings the twin-rotor heavy lift, in two boxings of its own. Rotary wings are one corner of the aircraft model kits range, where the fast movers of the same era sit alongside them.
Helicopter model kits by scale
Two scales split the range: 1:72 carries most of it, including both Chinooks and a Sea King gift set, while 1:48 holds the Lynx and two Sea Kings for builders who want the cabin detail. Both match their fixed-wing equivalents, so a rescue Sea King can hover over the same display as the rest of your 1:72 scale builds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Chinook model kit?
Yes, there is: the Boeing Chinook HC.1 in 1:72, in two different boxings. The twin rotors alone make it one of the most distinctive builds in the aircraft range, and few subjects announce themselves on a shelf quite like it.
Why are Airfix helicopters all Cold War subjects?
Every kit in the range is a Cold War machine: the Sea King, Wessex, Puma and Chinook all date from the decades when the military helicopter earned its keep. That makes them a natural partner for the jets of the same era.
Do helicopter kits match the aircraft scales?
Exactly: 1:72 and 1:48 are the same scales the fixed-wing range uses, so helicopters slot into existing displays rather than starting a new one. A Chinook beside a fighter in the same scale also shows off just how big the real thing is.