The wyvern was a mythical monster with the front legs of a dragon and the barbed tail of a snake and, of course, it was one mean creature! The Westland Wyvern was the last fixed-wing aircraft design from the Westland Aircraft Co. and was one of the last prop-driven fighters. It was a very large airplane that was about the same weight as a DC-3 but larger thanxand twice as powerful asxa P-47 Thunderbolt. Its twin,contra-rotating props certainly gave it the same mean appearance as its fictional predecessor. Four converted and 87 new-built aircraft were delivered of the most important Wyvern version, the TF.4, later renamed S.4. The TF.4 had numerous small changes. The recognition characteristic was the cut-off engine inlet, the propeller spinner then protruding much further forward. Small rectangular fins were added to the tailplane, changes were made to the ailerons, Martin-Baker Mk. 2B ejection seats were installed, and the cockpit was reinforced. Later modifications included perforated dive brakes, a flat windscreen, and provisions for tip tanks. Wyvern units were 827, 813?830 and 831.In November 1956 the 830 and 831 Squadron took part in the Suez campaign. Lenth: 12.8m Wing span/Fold span: 13.41m/6.1m Height/with win tips folded: 4.57m/5.11m Weight empty: 7105kg max: 11115kg Max speed, at sea level: 615km/h at 3050m: 708km/h Service ceiling: 8530m Range: 1465km:
Item No : 02843
Item Name : Wyvern S.4 Early Version
Bar Code : 9580208028439
Scale : 1/48
Item Type : Static Aircraft
Model Brief : Length: 268.5mm Wingspan: 279.5mm
Total Parts : 224pcs:
Total Sprues : 7pcs:
Paint Schemes : VZ794 No.827 NAS HMS Eagle 1955.?VZ772 No.827 NAS HMS Peregrine 1953?VZ787 813 Sqn HMS Eagle 1955
Released Date : n/a
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