Italeri 1/48 Scale Wessex HAS.3 Plastic Model Kit

Build your static model fleet with the 1/48 Scale Wessex HAS.3 Plastic Model Kit. The Westland Wessex is a British-built turbine-powered development of the Sikorsky S-58 "Choctaw", it was developed and produced under license by Westland Aircraft.

One of the main changes from Sikorsky's S-58 was the replacement of the piston-engine powerplant with a turboshaft engine, the Wessex was the first helicopter in the world to be produced in large numbers that made use of a gas turbine propulsion system. Early models were powered by a single Napier Gazelle engine, later builds used a pair of Rolls-Royce Gnome engines.

The Wessex was initially produced for the Royal Navy and later for the Royal Air Force a limited number of civilian aircraft were also produced. The Wessex operated as an anti-submarine warfare and utility helicopter. It is perhaps best recognised for its use as a search and rescue helicopter.

The type entered operational service in 1961, and had a service life in excess of 40 years before being retired in Britain.

The Italeri range of kits are manufactured from tough styrene plastic and provide a high level of scale detail.

Specs:
Scale: 1/48
Material: Styrene plastic

Please Note: Paints, adhesives and cutting tools are not included.