Italeri 1486 AW101 Merlin HM.1 1:72 Scale Plastic Model Kit/Model AssemblyPlastic model to assemble. Made in Italy guarantee quality and precision. Colour assembly instructions (English language not guaranteed). Paint and liquid glue for plastic model making not included. For references on suggested colours please check profile pictures or visit Italeri. Mounted model length 31.5 cm. Decal sheet for 3 version of the British Royal Navy. The AW-101 Merlin is a medium-heavy multi-role helicopter developed by Agusta Westland (now Leonardo) in collaboration with Westland Helicopters. It was set and developed on the recommendation of both the British Royal Navy and the Italian Navy to replace the now obsolete SH-3D Sea King. Entered service in the early 2000s in addition to the main role of an anti-submarine helicopter thanks to its operational flexibility it is also ideal in its various configurations to carry out missions of transport troops rescue at sea but also of combat S.A.R.. It can operate in extreme weather conditions and in any operating environment. Thanks to its three turbines the Merlin reaches a maximum speed of 310 km/h and has an operating range of over 1350 km. For collectors over 14 years of age
The Italeri 1486 AW101 Merlin HM.1 1:72 Scale Plastic Model Kit/Model Assembly is perfect for model airplane enthusiasts interested in building a detailed and accurate representation of the early Hawker Hunter fighter aircraft.