Westland Lynx AH-7 1:48 Airfix 09101A

Plastic model helicopter for assembly: Westland Lynx AH-7 1:48 Airfix 09101A

A detailed plastic model for assembly depicting the British Westland Lynx AH-7 multi-role helicopter in 1:48 scale. The set, prepared by the renowned company Airfix, consists of 233 parts, ensuring a high level of detail reproduction and building satisfaction for experienced modelers.

The Westland Lynx is an innovative design that originated in the 1970s to replace the older Westland Scout and Westland Wasp machines. Developed in cooperation with the French company Sud Aviation, this helicopter quickly gained recognition for its exceptional maneuverability and performance, setting numerous speed records in its class. The AH-7 version, dedicated to the British Army, features improved avionics and wider use of composite materials in the construction of the fuselage and rotor.

• Scale: 1:48
• Number of parts: 233
• Model length: 31.6 cm
• Width (rotor diameter): 26.5 cm
• Three painting and marking options to choose from

• Westland Lynx AH-7, No.655 Squadron, Army Air Corps, Northern Ireland, September 1993
• Westland Lynx AH-7, Army Air Corps, United Nations, Split Airport, Croatia, December 1995.
• Westland Lynx AH-7, NATO Stabilisation Force, Army Air Corps, Divulje Barracks, Split, Croatia, July 1997.

Lynx type machines took part in many significant armed conflicts, including the Falklands War and both Iraq Wars, proving their worth as transport and anti-tank helicopters.

Set for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are required (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.