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Does anyone remember the Hirobo Chinook? Am looking for any info. I'm sure I remember seeing it in a magazine a number of years ago.

here's herobo's website
http://model.hirobo.co.jp/english/
hope that helps...
Joe

Hirobo Chinook - 1988 Catalog by Gorman Model Products (GMP)

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Boeing Vertol KV-10711 Chinook

Hirobo does it again. A new first in RC helicopters - a .32 powered, twin rotor Boeing Vertol "Chinook"! Will be unveiled at the 1988 Toledo show and avalible in Summer 1988. The CHINOOK has twin three bladed rotor systems and uses the now proven toothed belt-drive.

Rotor span: 40inches
Engine : .32 size
Weight: 8-9 lbs
Radio: 5 Channel 5 Servos
Lenght : 39inches

A special helicopter radio is suggested to match the performance of this machine.

Item # 711

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I can send you a color scanned copy of that page in the catalog if you are interested.