LEGO City 60243 Police Helicopter Chase

Specifications
| Set number | 60243 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 |
| Piece count | 212 |
| Minifigures | 4 |
| Theme | City |
| Subtheme | Police |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO City set 60243, Police Helicopter Chase, depicts a police pursuit with a helicopter in the City Police theme. Released in 2020, it contains 212 pieces and presents a conflict between police officers and criminals.
Police Helicopter Chase is part of LEGO City, under the Police subtheme. Its subject is a city action scene built around a pursuit, with a police helicopter providing the central vehicle focus and the criminal characters giving the scenario its opposing side.
It suits narrative play, a small LEGO City display, or a collection focused on City Police minifigures and vehicles. Among sets from the same theme, it represents an aerial police response rather than a station-based or road-only scene, making it a focused addition to a broader City Police layout.
Inventory of set 60243
The inventory of set 60243 lists 212 pieces, spare parts excluded: 128 different lots (one shape in one color) for 113 part shapes. The box also contains 13 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 60243
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 22% of the parts, followed by black (21%) and blue (11%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 46 | 22% | |
| Black | 45 | 21% | |
| Blue | 24 | 11% | |
| White | 21 | 9.9% | |
| Red | 16 | 7.5% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 14 | 6.6% | |
| Trans-Light Blue | 6 | 2.8% | |
| Yellow | 5 | 2.4% | |
| Bright Light Yellow | 4 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Red | 4 | 1.9% | |
| Other colors (14) | 26 | 12% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels and Tyres | 27 | 13% | |
| Plates | 23 | 11% | |
| Plates Special | 21 | 9.9% | |
| Transportation - Land | 15 | 7.1% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 11 | 5.2% | |
| Bricks Curved | 9 | 4.2% |
Most common parts in set 60243
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Center Band 87697 | Black | 8 |
| Wheel 14mm D. x 9.9mm with Centre Groove, Fake Bolts and 6 Spokes 11208 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Blue | 4 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Red | 4 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Blue | 4 |
| Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate 50745 | Black | 4 |
| Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin 6014b | Black | 4 |
| Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin 6014b | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Flat 60601 | Trans-Light Blue | 4 |
| Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide 6157 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
95 of the 113 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
Exclusive parts in set 60243
One part shape in set 60243 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 60243-1 66111 |
Rebuilding set 60243 from another set
Share of the parts of set 60243 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60143 Auto Transport Heist | 28% | 403 | 2017 |
| 60233 Donut Shop Opening | 26% | 790 | 2019 |
No similarly sized set goes above 28%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 60243 within its line
With 212 pieces, set 60243 ranks #356 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 490 sets released in 2020, it ranks #226.
Included minifigures
Criminal, Snake RattlerQuantity : 1
Sam Grizzled, Helmet and VisorQuantity : 1
Criminal, Woman, Prison Shirt with #50382, Dark Orange HairQuantity : 1
Policewoman, Dark Blue Jacket with Radio, Badge, and Belt with Pouches, White Helmet with Trans-Clear Visor, SmirkQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 60243 Police Helicopter Chase have?
LEGO set 60243 Police Helicopter Chase has 212 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the City theme.
What year was LEGO set 60243 released?
Set 60243 Police Helicopter Chase was released in 2020 and belongs to the City theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 60243?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 60243 Police Helicopter Chase: 4. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 60243?
The instructions for LEGO set 60243 Police Helicopter Chase can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 60243.
What is the main color of LEGO set 60243?
Light bluish gray, with 46 out of 212 pieces, or 22%. Next come black (21%) and blue (11%).
How many different parts does set 60243 contain?
Set 60243 has 128 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 113 part shapes. Most common part: Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Center Band in black, with 8 copies.
Does LEGO set 60243 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 60243-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 60243?
Set 60143 Auto Transport Heist, released in 2017: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
60253 Ice-cream Truck2020 · 200 pieces
60256 Racing Cars2020 · 190 pieces
60274 Elite Police Lighthouse Arrest2020 · 189 pieces
60242 Police Highway Arrest2020 · 185 pieces
60254 Race Boat Transporter2020 · 239 pieces
60273 Elite Police Driller Chase2020 · 179 pieces
60267 Safari Off-Roader2020 · 168 pieces
60272 Elite Police Boat Transport2020 · 166 pieces
Sets from the same year
60260 Air Race2020 · 140 pieces
60261 Central Airport2020 · 286 pieces
60264 Ocean Exploration Submarine2020 · 286 pieces
60252 Construction Bulldozer2020 · 126 pieces
60270 Police Brick Box2020 · 301 pieces
60244 Police Helicopter Transport2020 · 317 pieces
60248 Fire Helicopter Response2020 · 93 pieces
60249 Street Sweeper2020 · 89 pieces
