How many pieces does Helicopter Transporter have?

The set contains 382 pieces across 173 distinct part types.

How many minifigures come with the set?

It comes with 4 minifigures, shared between the truck and the helicopter.

Police

Helicopter Transporter

Helicopter Transporter belongs to the LEGO® City Police range and pairs a truck-and-trailer combo with a helicopter in a single set. With 382 pieces, 173 distinct part types and 4 minifigures, it ranks among the more substantial vehicle sets of its year. White, light bluish grey, black and yellow give it a clear, functional look.

Set number: 60049
Year: 2014
Pieces: 382
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Police
Different parts: 173

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 173

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Minifigures 4

Policeman, Blue Shirt with Badge and Pouches, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Blue Cap, Sunglasses fig-0013754 pieces × 1
Policeman, Dark Blue Jacket with Zipper, Badge, and 'POLICE' on Back, White Helmet with Visor, Silver Sunglasses fig-0078435 pieces × 1
Criminal, Prison Shirt with #86753, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Hat, Dark Tan Backpack fig-0078595 pieces × 1
Criminal, Torn Prison Shirt, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Dark Bluish Gray Hat, Beard fig-0078604 pieces × 1

Description

Two vehicles in one set

Rather than a single vehicle, Helicopter Transporter delivers two separate builds: a transport truck with trailer, and a helicopter that can be carried on that trailer. Combining a road vehicle with an air vehicle makes the set more versatile than a single-vehicle box, suiting scenes where equipment first travels by truck to a scene before the helicopter launches from there. That ground-and-air combination is not something every City Police set offers, making Helicopter Transporter a versatile addition for builders who like to run play scenes across more than one vehicle type at once.

173 shapes across two builds

With 173 distinct part types spread across 382 pieces in total, the shape variety splits between two technically different vehicles: the boxier truck with its trailer hitch, and the more aerodynamic helicopter with rotor and skid or landing gear. That split keeps the build varied, since technique and part shapes differ noticeably between the two vehicles rather than sticking to a single model throughout.

Functional colours for police duty

White and light bluish grey form the base colour of both vehicles, while black covers the chassis, tyres and technical elements. Yellow appears as a fourth colour for targeted accents, such as warning markings, accessories or contrast stripes typical of emergency vehicles. That clear, functional colour scheme fits the police theme and pairs well with other City Police sets sharing the same palette, keeping truck and helicopter visually consistent.

Four minifigures for a full crew

With 4 minifigures, the set provides a complete small team for the truck and helicopter together, covering roles such as driver, pilot and further crew. That is enough for scenes where both vehicles operate at once, without needing figures borrowed from other sets. Builders looking to expand a City Police fleet get two mission-ready vehicles with a full crew in a single box, making it an easy, ready-made way into a combined ground-and-air setup for a growing City fleet.

FAQ

How many pieces does Helicopter Transporter have?: The set contains 382 pieces across 173 distinct part types.
Which vehicles are included?: The set includes a transport truck with trailer and a helicopter that fits onto the trailer.
How many minifigures come with the set?: It comes with 4 minifigures, shared between the truck and the helicopter.