Airfix Airfix Westland Lynx HM8 / MK 88A MK 90B 1:48 Military Helicopter Plastic Model Kit A10107A

The Westland Lynx has seen decades of success multi purpose helicopter showcasing its maneuverability, agility and speed as it was a sought after aircraft from the military to acrobatic teams. Taking the world wide helicopter speed record of an average speed of 249.10 miles per hour in 1986, 35 years and counting since the record has been set and yet to be broken. The Westland Lynx over the decades saw over 40 variants created to support whatever role was required, the upgraded HMA 8, MK 88 and the MK 90b were all fitted to see in action serving in the Navy. Wheels to land on flight decks, simplified flight control, Seaspray radar allowed this helicopter to be perfect for maritime patrols, search and rescue and anti-submarine and anti-surface warefare. Considered a detrimental aircraft in the Navy, the Westland Lynx served a total of 40 years, shows just what a capable machine the Lynx provided in military and civil service. About this item Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, space, cars, dioramas and military vehicles. Primary Scheme: Westland Lynx HMA 8 No.815 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Portland, Royal Navy, Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset, England, 2017. Secondary Scheme: Westland Lynx MK.88A Marinefliegergeschwader 3 "Graf Zeppelin", Germany, 2018. Skill level: 3. Dimensions of completed kit: length 40.2 cm x width 28 cm x height 10.31 cm. Total Pieces: 288. A great plastic model kit for the advanced modeler. Painting and assembly required. Paints and glue need to be purchased separately. Humbrol paints needed to complete the liveries are listed on the outside of the box. See more product details