Hobby Boss 87242 1/72 Mil Mi-2US Hoplite Scale Gunship Kit  [HB-87242]

Hobby Boss 1/72 Mil Mi-2US Hoplite: Cold War Helicopter Subject

The Hobby Boss 1/72 Mil Mi-2US Hoplite gunship is a compact representation of a wartime rotorcraft that appeals to military aviation modellers. The kit reproduces the key lines and external fittings of the original Mil Mi-2US at 1/72 scale.

Background and Detail Accuracy

Used across several Warsaw Pact forces, the Mil Mi-2US combined transport and combat capabilities. This model focuses on the gunship elements, with parts that display the aircraft's weapons and structural form accurately for the scale.

Build Characteristics and Presentation

Completion demands steady assembly and attention to small parts, but yields a neat and presentable model. Finished pieces display well on a shelf and can be integrated into larger dioramas representing period operations.