Italeri - AugustaWestland Merlin HC.3 - 1:72
(No.
1316)
The Merlin HC3 helicopter is a transport and assault model developed on
behalf of the Royal Air Force and based on the anti-submarine aircraft in
service with the Italian and British Navies. This version, which is fully
equipped with reinforced landing gear and sensors for navigation and
self-defense purposes, is capable of carrying a full infantry squad. Other
versions of this helicopter, which possesses a large load capacity while
giving optimum performance, have been exported to the air forces of other
nations for the role of search and rescue, in addition to their main task of
transporting troops. Since entering into service in 2001, the Merlin has
been used by the RAF to support troops engaged in operations in Bosnia, Iraq
and now in Afghanistan.
1) RAF, 28th Sqn, Balkans, 2004
2) RAF, 78th Sqn,
Afganistan, 2009
| Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm); L316 |
| Number of Parts: 135 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 3 |
|
Paints required but not
included: TBA
Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+
Discontinued
