The Westland Wessex HC.2 was a licence-built turbine-powered development of the classic American Sikorski S-58 ‘Choctaw’ helicopter, one of the world’s first truly capable helicopters which established these aircraft as essential for a host of military and civilian applications. The continuation of an existing arrangement between Sikorsky and Westland, the Wessex was initially developed for the Royal Navy in the anti-submarine and utility roles but was further developed as the HC.2 for the Royal Air Force, entering service in 1962, a year later than the Navy machines.
In RAF service, these powerful helicopters performed several roles, including troop and supply transportation, ground support and air evacuation duties. However, it was their use as Air Sea Rescue helicopters which made these some of the highest-profile aircraft in service at that time. The Wessex represented the pinnacle of rotary technology when introduced and could operate from, and into places that other aircraft couldn’t.
What's Inside
Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Tech Specs
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) 29.1
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) 23.8
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? 134
Item Scale 1:72 Scale
License line The (Westland Wessex) is a product of Leonardo UK Ltd and all rights in it, including its name, are hereby reserved. The models have been produced with the permission and assistance of Leonardo MW Ltd.
Contents (what's in the box) sets Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Finish Plastic
Number of Scheme options 3
Skill Level 1
Flying Hours 3
