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Westland Wessex HC.2
Item Number:
AIR04068
AIR04068
Manufacturer
AIRFIX
AIRFIX
Scale:
1:72
1:72
The Westland Wessex HC.2 was a license-built, turbine-powered development of the classic American Sikorski S-58 "Choctaw" helicopter, one of the world's first truly capable helicopters, making these aircraft indispensable for a wide range of military and civilian applications.
Continuing an existing agreement between Sikorski and Westland, the Wessex was originally developed for the Royal Navy for anti-submarine warfare and as a multi-role helicopter, but was further developed as the HC.2 for the Royal Air Force and entered service in 1962, one year later than the Navy's aircraft.
In RAF service, these powerful helicopters performed a variety of roles, including troop and supply transport, ground support, and air evacuation.
However, their use as a sea rescue helicopter made them one of the most distinguished aircraft of their time.
The Wessex represented the pinnacle of rotary-wing technology at its introduction, capable of operating from and to locations inaccessible to other aircraft.
Plastic model kit
Decal options:
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
Continuing an existing agreement between Sikorski and Westland, the Wessex was originally developed for the Royal Navy for anti-submarine warfare and as a multi-role helicopter, but was further developed as the HC.2 for the Royal Air Force and entered service in 1962, one year later than the Navy's aircraft.
In RAF service, these powerful helicopters performed a variety of roles, including troop and supply transport, ground support, and air evacuation.
However, their use as a sea rescue helicopter made them one of the most distinguished aircraft of their time.
The Wessex represented the pinnacle of rotary-wing technology at its introduction, capable of operating from and to locations inaccessible to other aircraft.
Plastic model kit
Decal options:
- Westland Wessex HC.2 of the No. 2 Flying Training School, Shawbury 195
- Armada Nacional del Uruguay, 2000
- Royal Air Force Sek Kong, Hong Kong 1978
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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