Revell 03775 Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 1:72 Model Kit

Revell 03775 Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 1:72 Model Kit

Precise submarine hunting required special aircraft during the Cold War. With this detailed model kit of the Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 you can bring a piece of fascinating naval aviation history into your home. The high-quality kit convinces with its authentic replica and allows you to build a replica of this unique carrier aircraft.

Special features
Scale recreation of the cockpit with finely crafted details and realistic instrumentation
Authentic weapon bay with precise representation of anti-submarine equipment
Movable control surfaces for dynamic presentation
Optionally open or closed canopy for various display options
Scope of delivery and design
The high-quality model kit contains all the necessary components for one of the three historically significant versions. The precisely manufactured components enable a detailed reproduction of the striking silhouette. Choose between the Royal Australian Navy version from 1967, the Royal Navy version from 1957 or the German Navy version from 1958.

Background
The Fairey Gannet revolutionized maritime aviation in the 1950s. As the first carrier aircraft specially developed for anti-submarine warfare, it combined innovative technology with impressive versatility. Its characteristic design with the Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba twin turboprop engine and counter-rotating propellers made it an unmistakable milestone in aviation history. The Gannet served not only in the Royal Navy, but also in the German Federal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy.