Revell 1/72 04907 Royal Navy AW-101 Merlin HMA-1 Helicopter Kit
Revell 1/72 Royal Navy AW-101 Merlin HMA-1 Helicopter Kit 04907
Revell's 04907 1/72nd Scale Plastic Helicopter kit of the Royal Navy Westland Augusta Merlin Helicopter.
The EH-101 Merlin HMA.1 is the most advanced helicopter used by the Royal Navy. The EH-101 was developed by Agusta and GKN Westland and first flew in 1987. The primary role of the Merlin is anti-submarine warfare, using a powerful search radar, sonar detection and other advanced avionics. Its main armament consists of Sting Ray torpedos or depth charges. Powered by three Rolls Royce Turboméca turboshaft engines, the Merlin has an excellent performance. In service at RNAS Culdrose from September 2000, the first operational unit to form was No.814 (Tiger) Squadron, based aboard HMS Ark Royal.
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Making its maiden flight in 1987 the Merlin is the most advanced helicopter in service with the Royal Navy.Serving since September 2000 on Ark Royal and some of the newest frigates its main role is anti-submarine warfare for which it is equipped with a powerful search radar and sonar bouys.Weapons carried would be sting ray torpedos and depth charges. Powered by three Rolls Royce Turbomeca engines it has an advanced rotor blade design giving an excellent performance profile. Should you be a lone sailor out for a little cruise of your own and feeling slightly lost it is also equipped for search and rescue.