mh-53 Pave Low

I recently found this paper model on the web from a forum, it's approximately 2 feet long. And what I like more about it is the details it has both interior and external. I have had some templates of the model from other publishers, but haven't tried building them, except this one. 

The model itself was a handful but made some modifications on it like adding fuselage reinforcements, adding a part in the rotor and made it fold-able, and placed  the miniguns and the .50 cal on the gun stations as the original did come with such parts.

This is my 4th helicopter paper model that I have built and it never seizes to amaze me when I finish one. The Pave Low in particular is one of my favorites since I see it a lot in the movies like the Transformers: ROTF as the Decepticon "Blackout".

I'm not sure though what variant of the MH-53 the model is so for FYI: 

• MH-53J Pave Low IIIE is a modified version of the HH-53 Super Jolly Green Giant, a heavy lift helicopter which was used extensively during the Vietnam War. 
• The MH-53J's mission is to perform low-level, long-range, undetected penetration into denied areas, day or night, in adverse weather, for infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces.
• The MH-53 helicopter is a highly versatile aircraft. It is used for a variety of missions, usually in conjunction with special operations. 
• The MH-53 is a two-engine, single-rotor, heavy-lift helicopter. It has a crew of six and can be refueled while in flight. It has a precision navigational and communications package, which makes it excellent for conducting deep infiltration and exfiltration missions. 
• The MH-53 helicopter can fly at night in all weather and terrain conditions. It can follow down to 100 feet and operate from unprepared sites. It is fitted with three gun stations for a mix of 7.62-mm miniguns and caliber .50 machine guns.

Pave Low III

Under the Pave Low III program, the Air Force modified nine MH-53H's and 32 HH-53s for night and adverse weather operations. Modifications included forward-looking infrared, inertial global positioning system, Doppler navigation systems, terrain-following and terrain-avoidance radar, an on-board computer, and integrated avionics to enable precise navigation to and from target areas. The Air Force designated these modified versions as MH-53J's.

The MH-53J Pave Low III heavy-lift helicopter is the largest and most powerful helicopter in the Air Force inventory, and the most technologically advanced helicopter in the world. Its terrain-following, terrain-avoidance radar and forward-looking infrare d sensor, along with a projected map display, enable the crew to follow terrain contours and avoid obstacles, making low-level penetration possible.

The helicopter is equipped with armor plating, It can transport 38 troops or 14 litters and has an external cargo hook with a 20,000-pound (9,000-kilogram) capacity.

It has twin turbo-shaft engines; self-lubricating, all-metal main and tail rotors; and a large horizontal stabilizer on the tail rotor pylon's right side.

MH-53J's were used in a variety of missions during Desert Storm. And Pave Lows were among the first aircraft into Iraq that led AH-64 Apaches to destroy Iraqi early warning radars and busted a hole in enemy air defenses for the opening air armada. In addition to infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special forces teams throughout Iraq and Kuwait, Pave Lows provided search and rescue coverage for coalition air forces in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Turkey and the Persian Gulf.

An MH-53J was the first successful make a combat recovery of a downed pilot in Desert Storm. Following the war, MH-53J's were deployed to Northern Iraq to support Operation "Provide Comfort', assisting displaced Kurds. Pave Lows were also used extensively during Operation 'Just Cause" in Panama.

Pave Low IV

The MH-53M Pave Low IV was modified from the MH-53J configuration with the addition of Interactive Defensive Avionics System/Multi-Mission Advanced Tactical Terminal or IDAS/MATT. The system enhanced the defensive capabilities of the Pave Low. It provided instant access to the total battlefield situation, through near real-time Electronic Order of Battle updates. It also provided a new level of detection avoidance with near real-time threat broadcasts over-the-horizon, so crews can avoid and defeat threats, and replan enroute if needed.

The MH-53 Pave Low's last mission was on 27 September 2008, when the remaining six helicopters flew their last combat missions in support of special operations forces in Southwest Asia. These MH-53Ms were retired shortly thereafter.

Here are more pictures of the paper model from start to finish.