1295 - 1/72 Aw-101 Merlin Tti Italeri  [IT-1295S]

Period: from '90

Nation: Italy

Model Dim.: 31,6 cm

Agusta Westland AW-101 TTI

The Agusta Westland AW101 is a medium/heavy-lift helicopter for armed forces applications but additionally marketed for civil usage. The helicopter originated as a joint endeavor between Westland Helicopters in britain and Agusta in Italy (now Agusta Westland). The aircraft is manufactured throughout the Agusta Westland factories in Yeovil, England and Vergiate, Italy. In spring 1977, the UK Ministry of Defence issued a requirement for an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter to revive the Royal Navy's Westland Water Kings. At the same time, the Italian Navy finished up being also trying to find an alternative for the SH-3D/H, leading Agusta to conversations with Westland with regards to the window of opportunity for a joint development.