Ten years of design and development led to the adoption of the Fairey Gannet, a highly successful three-man aircraft built around a most unusual engine. The Armstrong-Siddeley Double Mamba coupled turboprop engine boasted two independent power sections driving separate propellers.Additionally. Fully armed with torpedoes, depth charges or rockets the plane had a maximum speed of 311 mph and a 662 nautical mile range. Fully ten years after the initial specification, the Fairey Gannet reached the active fleet, in service with HMS Illustrious, HMS Ark Royal and HMS Eagle. Eventually, 255 of the up-rated version (Gannet AS Mk4) satisfied the Fleet Air Arms’ need to replace aging Fireflies and Avengers. Wing Span: 54ft. 4in. Length: 43ft. Height: 13ft. 8.5in. Weight: Empty 15,069 lbs., Max Takeoff 21,600 lbs. Maximum Speed: 310 mph Ceiling: 25,000 ft. Range: 943 miles _x000D_
Item No 01629 _x000D_
Item Name BRITISH “Gannet” AS.MK.1/4 _x000D_
Bar Code n/a _x000D_
Scale 1:72 _x000D_
Item Type Static Kit _x000D_
Model Brief Length: 188 mm Wingspan: 229mm _x000D_
Total Parts 100pcs _x000D_
Metal Parts n/a _x000D_
Photo Etched Parts n/a _x000D_
Film Parts n/a _x000D_
Resin Parts n/a _x000D_
Total Sprues 4pcs _x000D_
Paint Schemes 1. XA322/771-CU, 769Sqn RNAS Culdrose 1957; _x000D_
Released Date n/a _x000D_
More Features Optional position flaps
