The Fairey Gannet COD.4 is a model aircraft with a distinctive presence, and this 1:48 scale kit captures its essence with precision. Featuring genuine bi-folding wings, this 245-piece plastic kit is a true-to-life representation of this unique naval aircraft, offered in three paint schemes that will captivate seasoned modellers at skill level 4.

Key Features

• 1:48 scale model kit comprising 245 pieces
• Realistic bi-folding wing system for authentic carrier storage setup
• Includes three different paint schemes
• Skill level 4 - ideal for experienced modellers
• Wingspan measures 344mm when fully assembled
• Detailed plastic construction reflecting the Gannet's distinctive profile
• Suitable for ages 8 years and above

History

Considered one of the most unconventional aircraft designed by Fairey to reach full-scale production, the Gannet was developed to fulfil a 1945 Royal Navy requirement for a cutting-edge carrier-based turboprop anti-submarine hunter-killer. Created to address the growing Soviet submarine threat at the dawn of the Cold War, the Gannet was outfitted with state-of-the-art electronic detection systems. Upon locating an enemy submarine, it could be marked, tracked, and engaged using bombs, depth charges, rockets, and air-launched acoustic torpedoes. This made it a formidable anti-submarine aircraft, capable of targeting submarines both on the surface and underwater.

A standout feature of the Gannet was its innovative Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba engine. This setup involved two gas turbine engines positioned side by side, sharing a gearbox but functioning independently, each driving its own coaxially mounted, contra-rotating propeller. Another distinctive aspect was the bi-folding wing mechanism, which enabled the storage of this large aircraft on relatively small aircraft carriers.

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What's Inside

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

Tech Specs

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 29
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 34.4
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 245
Item Scale: 1:48 Scale
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 3
Skill Level: 4
Flying Hours: 4
Wingspan (mm): 344

SKU 5063129031244
Model # 211009
Barcode # 5063129031244
Brand Airfix
Shipping Weight 1.0250kg
Assembled Length 0.235m
Assembled Height 0.140m
Assembled Width 0.120m

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