Bear paws

Many large helicopters are often required to operate off impassable terrain far from airfields, and to cope with this they are fitted with Bear Paws, usually mounted behind the second strut, i.e. just behind the CofG. Bear Paws prevent the tail end of the helicopter from sinking into the ground, and their main purpose is to protect the tail rotor. All German rescue helicopters of the types BO 105, BK 117 and EC 135, and also load-carrying machines such as the Ecureuil and Hughes (MD) 500 are fitted with Bear Paws as standard.
On a model helicopter, Bear Paws not only form another visually appealing detail, but also help the pilot follow the attitude of the machine in the air.
Bear Paws, complete for one model.