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Wessex UH.5/Sea Harrier FRS.1

By: Italeri

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft/Helicopters (1/72) (Italeri)


Product Info

Title
Wessex UH.5/Sea Harrier FRS.1
Publisher
Sub-category
Dimensions
13.5x9.5x2"
NKG Part #
2148187747
MFG. Part #
ITA1329
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

The Sea Harrier, designed for the British Royal Navy, is an evolution of the Harrier fighter-bomber conceived for the RAF that came into service in the 1970s. The first aircraft with vertical take-off/landing capability can operate even where there is little room for maneuver and is thus ideal for close troop support. The Sea Harrier is also an excellent dogfighter as seen during the Falklands conflict where this unusual plane scored numerous victories against the Argentine air force. The Wessex is a British evolution of the United States Helicopter H-34. It was developed for the Royal Navy towards the late fifties to create a modern anti-submarine aircraft. In the following years other transport and support variants for the RAF and the Royal Marines were built. They were used in all conflicts: Malaysia, Aden, the Falklands War and Northern Ireland.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.