Description
Product Info
The Fairey Gannet COD.4 is a model aircraft with a distinctive presence, and this 1:48 scale kit captures its essence with precision. Featuring genuine bi-folding wings, this 245-piece plastic kit is a true-to-life representation of this unique naval aircraft, offered in three paint schemes that will captivate seasoned modellers at skill level 4.
Key Features
1:48 scale model kit comprising 245 pieces
Realistic bi-folding wing system for authentic carrier storage setup
Includes three different paint schemes
Skill level 4 – ideal for experienced modellers
Wingspan measures 344mm when fully assembled
Detailed plastic construction reflecting the Gannet’s distinctive profile
Suitable for ages 8 years and above
History
Considered one of the most unconventional aircraft designed by Fairey to reach full-scale production, the Gannet was developed to fulfil a 1945 Royal Navy requirement for a cutting-edge carrier-based turboprop anti-submarine hunter-killer. Created to address the growing Soviet submarine threat at the dawn of the Cold War, the Gannet was outfitted with state-of-the-art electronic detection systems. Upon locating an enemy submarine, it could be marked, tracked, and engaged using bombs, depth charges, rockets, and air-launched acoustic torpedoes. This made it a formidable anti-submarine aircraft, capable of targeting submarines both on the surface and underwater.
A standout feature of the Gannet was its innovative Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba engine. This setup involved two gas turbine engines positioned side by side, sharing a gearbox but functioning independently, each driving its own coaxially mounted, contra-rotating propeller. Another distinctive aspect was the bi-folding wing mechanism, which enabled the storage of this large aircraft on relatively small aircraft carriers.
BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trademark of BAE Systems plc.
ech Specs
Item Length – Without Packaging (cm)
29
Item Width – Without Packaging (cm)
34.4
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?
245
Item Scale
1:48 Scale
License line
BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trademark of BAE Systems plc.
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
4
Flying Hours
4
Wingspan (mm)
344
Paint and Glue not Included
