{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-72-01630-british-gannet-t-mk-2","title":"Trumpeter 1\/72 01630 British \"Gannet\" T.MK.2 Aircraft Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 1\/72 01630 British \"Gannet\" T.Mk.2\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.: 01630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: British Royal Navy Fairey Gannet T.Mk.2 Carrier Turboprop Trainer Aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: Approx 188mm ×229mm\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 105 plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear transparent parts for tandem multi-seat cockpit canopies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Mamba coupled turboprop engine and contra-rotating coaxial propeller assembly\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 Fairey Gannet T.Mk.2 carrier training aircraft, the trainer variant of the Gannet family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully modelled unique Double Mamba coupled turboprop engine with contra-rotating coaxial propellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended tandem cockpit layout fitted with dual controls for instructor and trainee pilot; instructor station equipped with training periscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine engraved panel lines and rivet details across fuselage, inverted gull wings and empennage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduced folding inverted gull wing structure for compact stowage inside aircraft carrier hangars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise carrier tricycle landing gear, complete with tail arresting hook assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis trainer variant omits the ventral anti-submarine search radar radome compared to AS.Mk.1\/4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic engine exhaust and air intake details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple marking options for Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm training squadrons, training orange high-visibility paint scheme\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 Fairey Gannet T.Mk.2 was the dedicated two-pilot trainer version of the Gannet anti-submarine aircraft for the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt retained the iconic Double Mamba turboprop powerplant, designed to train carrier pilots to operate this special twin coaxial propeller aircraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe T.Mk.2 added dual flight controls and an instructor periscope, while removing the submarine search radar of the combat AS variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst flight took place in August 1954, with a total of 38 airframes built. Some examples were also supplied to the Royal Australian Navy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts main task was conversion training for pilots before they flew the combat AS.Mk.1\/4 anti-submarine version, operating from shore training bases and aircraft carriers until the early 1960s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67745257947390,"sku":"01630 TR","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_1ec45a35-0ea1-44f1-8b64-9be6502fe99f.jpg?v=1792053692","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-72-01630-british-gannet-t-mk-2","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}