Airfix A04068 1:72 Westland Wessex HC.2

Product Info

This detailed 1:72 scale replica of the Westland Wessex HC.2 comprises 134 parts, offering a rewarding assembly experience for hobbyists. It includes three livery choices, enabling you to depict aircraft from No.2 Flying Training School, the Armada Nacional del Uruguay, or the Royal Air Force Sek Kong.

Key Features

• 1:72 scale model with 134 parts
• Includes three genuine livery choices
• Suitable for hobbyists aged 8 and up
• Skill level 1 - perfect for novices
• Made from plastic
• Helicopter from the Cold War period
• Depicts aircraft from various operators

History

The Westland Wessex HC.2 was a turbine-powered version built under licence, derived from the renowned American Sikorski S-58 'Choctaw' helicopter. It was one of the pioneering helicopters that proved indispensable for numerous military and civilian uses.

Continuing a collaboration between Sikorsky and Westland, the Wessex was first developed for the Royal Navy for anti-submarine and utility missions. It was later adapted as the HC.2 for the Royal Air Force, entering service in 1962, a year after the Navy's version.

In the RAF, these robust helicopters undertook various duties, such as transporting troops and supplies, providing ground support, and conducting air evacuations. However, their role in Air Sea Rescue operations made them particularly prominent at the time.

Upon its introduction, the Wessex was at the forefront of rotary technology, capable of operating in environments inaccessible to other aircraft.

What's Inside

Schemes

A04068 - Westland Wessex HC.2, No.2 Flying Training School, Royal Air Force Shawbury, England, 1995. (A)

A04068 - Westland Wessex HC.2, Armada Nacional del Uruguay, Base Aeronaval No.2, Uruguay, 2000. (B)

A04068 - Westland Wessex HC.2, No.28 Squadron, Royal Air Force Sek Kong, Hong Kong, 1978. (C)

Tech Specs

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)

29.1

Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)

23.8

How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?

134

Item Scale

1:72 Scale

License line

The (Westland Wessex) is a product of Leonardo UK Ltd and all rights in it, including its name, are hereby reserved. The models have been produced with the permission and assistance of Leonardo MW Ltd.

Contents (what's in the box) sets

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

Finish

Plastic

Number of Scheme options

3

Skill Level

1

Flying Hours

3

Rotorspan (mm)

238