Trumpeter 1/48 Westland Wyvern S.4 Early Version Royal Navy 1950's Fighter (02843)

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Trumpeter 1/48 Westland Wyvern S.4 Early Version Royal Navy 1950's Fighter (02843)

A detailed model with 224 pieces, comes with decals for the following squadrons VZ794 No.827 NAS HMS Eagle 1955, VZ772 No.827 NAS HMS Peregrine 1953 and VZ787 813 Sqn HMS Eagle 1955.

Model Length: 277mm, Width: 90mm, Height: 80mm, requires paints and glue to complete this kit.

The Wyvern was a mythical monster with the front legs of a dragon and the barbed tail of a snake and of course it was one mean creature! The Westland Wyvern was the last fixed-wing aircraft design from the Westland Aircraft Co. and was one of the last prop-driven fighters. It was a very large airplane that was about the same weight as a DC-3 but larger than and twice as powerful as a P-47 Thunderbolt. Its twin contra-rotating props certainly gave it the same mean appearance as its fictional predecessor. Four converted and 87 new-built aircraft were delivered of the most important Wyvern version, the TF.4 later renamed S.4. The TF.4 had numerous small changes, the recognition characteristic was the cut-off engine inlet, the propeller spinner then protruding much further forward, small rectangular fins were added to the tailplane, changes were made to the ailerons, Martin-Baker Mk. 2B ejection seats were installed, and the cockpit was reinforced. Later modifications included perforated dive brakes, a flat windscreen, and provisions for tip tanks. Wyvern units were 827, 813, 830 and 831.In November 1956 the 830 and 831 Squadron took part in the Suez campaign. Length: 12.8m, Wing span/Fold span: 13.41m/6.1m, Height/with wing tips folded: 4.57m/5.11m, Weight empty: 7105kg max: 11115kg, Max speed at sea level: 615km/h at 3050m: 708km/h, Service ceiling: 8530m, Range: 1465km.

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