01629 - 1/72 - BRITISH Gannet AS.MK.1/4 Trumpeter  [TP01629]

decade of design and development led to making use of this Fairey Gannet, an exceptionally effective three-man aircraft built around a many uncommon engine. The Armstrong-Siddeley Double Mamba coupled turboprop motor boasted two separate power parts driving separate propellers.Additionally. Totally armed with torpedoes, depth fees or rockets the airplane had a maximum rate of 311 miles per hour and a 662 nautical mile range. Entirely 10 years after the initial specification, the Fairey Gannet reached the active fleet, operating with HMS Illustrious, HMS Ark Royal and HMS Eagle. Eventually, 255 regarding the up-rated variation (Gannet AS Mk4) satisfied the Fleet Air Arms� must replace aging Fireflies and Avengers. Wing Span: 54ft. 4in. Length: 43ft. Height: 13ft. 8.5in. Weight: Empty 15,069 lbs., Max Takeoff 21,600 pounds. Maximum Speed: 310 mph Ceiling: 25,000 ft. Number: 943 kilometers

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