1/48 Airfix Fairey Gannet COD.4 Plastic Model Kit A11009

1/48 Airfix Fairey Gannet COD.4 Plastic Model Kit

Build an authentic replica of the Fairey Gannet COD.4 (Carrier Onboard Delivery), one of the most unconventional British naval aircraft to enter full production, with this precision 1/48 scale model kit from Airfix. This detailed kit captures the distinctive design and innovative features of this unique carrier-based transport aircraft that served the Royal Navy during the Cold War era.

Product Features:

• Scale: 1/48
• Skill level: 4 (Expert)
• Piece count: 245 pieces
• Wingspan: 344mm
• Length: 290mm
• Flying hours: 4 (estimated build time)
• Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba engine: Unique twin gas turbine powerplant with contra-rotating propellers
• Bi-folding wing system: Innovative wing-fold mechanism for carrier storage
• Carrier Onboard Delivery configuration: Transport variant with passenger/cargo compartment
• Detailed cockpit: Realistic instrument panels and crew positions
• Contra-rotating propellers: Coaxially mounted propeller system
• Landing gear: Robust naval undercarriage with arrestor hook
• Three marking options: Royal Navy squadron schemes included
• Manufacturer: Airfix
• SKU: AIRA11009

About the Fairey Gannet COD.4:

Arguably the most unconventional Fairey-designed aircraft to enter full production, the Gannet was developed to meet a 1945 Royal Navy requirement for an advanced carrier-based turboprop-powered anti-submarine hunter-killer. The COD.4 (Carrier Onboard Delivery) variant was a specialized transport version designed to ferry personnel, mail, and urgent supplies between shore bases and aircraft carriers at sea.

One feature of the Gannet that gave it a unique appearance was its innovative Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba powerplant. This arrangement saw two gas turbine engines mounted side by side, sharing a common gearbox, but operating independently, each engine driving its own coaxially mounted, contra-rotating propeller. Another unique feature was the bi-folding wing system, designed to allow this large aircraft to be stored aboard relatively small aircraft carriers. The Gannet's distinctive appearance and specialized role make it a fascinating subject for naval aviation enthusiasts and scale modelers.

What's in the Box:

This kit includes plastic model components, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet, and decals for three authentic Royal Navy squadron schemes.

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