Italeri 1/48 Scale Wessex UH.5 Plastic Model Kit

Build your static model fleet with the 1/48 Scale Wessex UH.5 Plastic Model Kit. The Wessex is easily recognizable by its distinctive shape, characterized by the cockpit. The Wessex was produced by British Westland under license.

The Wessex was based on the American Sikorsky S-58 “Choctaw” helicopter project with the adoption of a British turbine-powered 1,200 HP Rolls-Royce engine. The Wessex was employed by the Royal Navy for nearly 3 decades and was used to carry out many operational tasks.

The Wessex UH.5 was one of the latest versions of the Westland helicopter, and it was used extensively during the Falklands War in the South Atlantic in 1982. The aircraft was modified to satisfy the tactical transportation needs of artillery, ammunitions and missile systems.

Thanks to its reliability the Wessex UH.5 was designated for further duties such as the transportation of Royal Marines Commandos during assaults and infiltration operations.

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.