Hobby Boss 87243 PZL Mi-2URN SAR Variant (1/72) – Plastic Rescue Helicopter Model

The Hobby Boss 87243 model represents one of the most iconic helicopters in the history of Polish aviation – the PZL Mi-2URN in the SAR (Search and Rescue) variant, crafted in the popular 1:72 scale. This plastic model kit is a faithfully reproduced miniature of the real machine, which was used for rescue missions by Warsaw Pact countries, with Poland as its primary operator.

Historical and Technical Information

The PZL Mi-2 is a light, multipurpose helicopter, originally designed in the USSR as the Mi-2, but produced by PZL Świdnik in Poland under license since the 1960s. The URN version (Armed Reconnaissance and Guidance variant) in the SAR configuration was used for search and rescue missions, maritime and mountain rescues, as well as supporting civilian rescue operations, mainly in Poland but also in other Eastern Bloc countries.

In service from the 1960s until the end of the 20th century, this helicopter played a key role during the Cold War as a rescue platform on the Baltic Sea, in the Tatra Mountains, and during evacuation operations from hard-to-reach areas.

Hobby Boss 87243 Model Features

• Scale: 1:72 – ideal for collections of military and rescue helicopters.
• Country of use: Poland (mainly), former Warsaw Pact states.
• Era: Cold War, modern times.
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene), ensuring precise detail reproduction.
• Category: Plastic model kit – kit model.
• The set does not include glue or paints – parts require self-painting and assembly.
• Meticulously recreated fuselage panels, rotors, cabin interior, and specialized SAR equipment.
• Clear assembly instructions make building easy even for less advanced modelers.

Who Do We Recommend It For?

We recommend the Hobby Boss 87243 PZL Mi-2URN SAR Variant to both aviation equipment collectors and modelers interested in Polish military and rescue technology. The model is perfect as a component of dioramas depicting SAR operations, military airfields, or Polish rescue services. We estimate the assembly difficulty level at 2 on a scale of 1–5, making it an excellent choice for intermediate modelers looking to expand their collection of helicopters.

By choosing the Hobby Boss 87243, you receive a detailed and well-crafted model of an iconic machine that to this day is regarded as a symbol of Polish airborne rescue.