{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-72-01619-british-wyvern-s-4","title":"Trumpeter 1\/72 01619 British \"Wyvern\" S.4","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 1\/72 01619 British \"Wyvern\" S.4\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Trumpeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 01619\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: British Royal Navy Westland Wyvern S.4 Carrier-Based Turboprop Strike Aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: Approx 178mm ×186mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal around 185 plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear transparent parts for single-seat cockpit canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmstrong Siddeley Python turboprop engine and contra-rotating propeller assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderwing pylons, torpedo, bomb and RP-3 rocket components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals \u0026amp; assembly instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpainted and unassembled kit, paint and glue not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced British Westland Wyvern S.4 single-seat carrier strike aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully modelled unique Python turboprop engine with large contra-rotating coaxial propellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully detailed cockpit with Martin-Baker Mk.2B ejection seat and instrument panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine engraved panel lines and rivet details across fuselage, straight low-mounted wings and empennage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional dive brake and movable control surface configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise carrier landing gear with heavy-duty struts, detailed wheel wells and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded arresting hook assembly for aircraft carrier display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple underwing and centreline hardpoints, supports torpedoes, bombs and RP-3 rocket projectiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplicated four wing-mounted Hispano 20mm cannons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple marking options for Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm squadrons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Westland Wyvern S.4 was Britain’s single-seat carrier-borne turboprop strike aircraft, originally designated TF.4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was powered by the Armstrong Siddeley Python turboprop engine with counter-rotating propellers, developed after the failure of the original piston engine plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntered Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm service in 1953, assigned to 813 Naval Air Squadron, tasked with torpedo attack, bombing and rocket strike missions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt saw combat during the Suez Crisis in 1956, conducting ground strike missions from aircraft carriers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to reliability issues and the arrival of jet aircraft, the Wyvern was retired in 1958, only a relatively small number were built.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67745245692158,"sku":"01619 TR","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_0d0ea91f-486d-46c0-9445-fae5e1f93710.jpg?v=1792052570","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-72-01619-british-wyvern-s-4","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}