$64.95
Please note: PlaneTags will ship in random order as chosen from the variations shown in the photos. No requests accepted.
Additionally, the backs of the Composite PlaneTags vary.
Due to limited quantities, the Composites are limited to 2 per customer for the first 24 hours.
The MD-530F is a highly capable and versatile helicopter, built for the modern battlefield and a variety of roles. It is also MotoArt’s first Whirlybird Wednesday aircraft - special edition PlaneTags dedicated to heli collectors to be released every couple of months. Introducing 0219FF!
Read more about it on our blog: MD 530 F: The Ultimate Helicopter for Multiple Missions
S/N 0219FF, was delivered to the Afghan Air Force on March 17, 2015 - one of twelve new armed MD-530Fs deployed by the U.S. in support of its allied partner. Nicknamed Jengi, the MD-530F was used for pilot training, close air attack and as an aerial escort. Since the drawdown in Afghanistan, the U.S. has recovered several former Afghan Air Force aircraft, including MD-530F helicopters, storing them at Davis-Monthan. In the past, this aircraft would have been inaccessible to us because of strict Department of Defense regulations. However, in 2023, MotoArt was granted approval by the Defense Logistics Agency of the DOD to preserve this helicopter’s history as PlaneTags.
The MD-530F is a multi-purpose light attack and reconnaissance helicopter. This versatile aircraft traces its roots back to the 1960s and the introduction of the Hughes OH-6 Cayuse. After several evolutions, the Hughes 500 civilian helicopter emerged and eventually led to the MD-500 family of helicopters. The MD-530F has gained recognition for its exceptional performance in various roles, including tactical, recon, and transport for military, law enforcement, and civilian operators around the world.
Don’t miss out! This small run of helicopter tags won’t last long. Get your MD-530F PlaneTags today.
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*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully
PlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.
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Was fortunate enough to snag a composite blended. Love the color variations on it and the perfect carbon fiber backing pattern.
Love Love love the composite tags from this release. They are such great tags and the history of this bird makes it especially cool to have a piece of it!
How was my experience? Luckily I have never being attacked by one, usually manned and transporting badass people this one has a fresh historical significance for us. A nation that tried to be the best it could at a great price for us.
Nice tags and definitely different. Would have liked to have seen a bit more variation in colors among the tags as exampled by those on the website photos. But a solid historic release.
I like this tag. There are some really interesting examples of it that I have seen on social media, mine included. For me personally, I like having a piece of Afghan National Army history. It's a sobering physical reminder of the Afghan misadventure, which makes it all the more interesting.
Awesome tag, not as thick as I thought it would be
I must say the composite tag looks great on the front but certainly not as sturdy as you would assume.
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