ICM US Helicopter Pilots (Vietnam War) (100% new molds)

Helicopters were rightly considered one of the symbols of the Vietnam War. They played a crucial role in supporting ground units and subunits, in the transportation and supply of troops, and in providing air cover. Helicopters were exceptionally suited for jungle warfare. According to some estimates, their numbers in Vietnam exceeded that of all military helicopters in the world in the early 1970s. In some months, the number of their missions reached 800,000, with helicopters flying 8 to 9 missions per day. One of the American commanders referred to helicopter pilots as the most professional warriors we have ever seen. At the beginning of the Vietnam War, the majority of the entire American rotary fleet in Vietnam consisted of transport helicopters. However, over time, the significance of attack helicopters increased, and their numbers rose significantly. The analysis of the course of hostilities in Vietnam helped to highlight the role of helicopters in armed conflicts of varying intensity and the rapid increase in their numbers in the armies of the world.