Description
Discover the Heller Starter Kit Foch, a meticulously crafted model ship that captures the essence of naval history. This stunning scale model of the aircraft carrier Foch (R 99) is perfect for ship enthusiasts and model builders alike. Made from high-quality materials, this starter kit includes detailed parts and easy-to-follow instructions that ensure a seamless building experience. Whether you're a seasoned modeler or just starting, the Heller Starter Kit Foch is ideal for honing your skills. With precision-engineered components, this model represents the second warship named after the illustrious Marshal Ferdinand Foch, known for his pivotal role in military history. Easily recognizable, the Foch features a sloping runway, steam catapults, and the ability to launch aircraft at impressive speeds. This model is not only a fun project but also a unique decorative piece for any maritime enthusiast's collection. Enhance your hobby with this historic warship model kit, perfect for display or as a gift for avid model builders. Bring home a piece of French naval legacy today and enjoy the thrill of building the Foch, a true icon of maritime engineering. Order yours from Smartfox NZ and set sail on your modeling adventure!
The aircraft carrier Foch (visual call sign R 99) was the sister-ship of the Clemenceau. It was the second warship named in honour of Marshal Ferdinand Foch, who had declared: „Airplanes [...] have no military value“. The Foch, put into the hold in February 1957, was built at the Atlantic shipyards in Saint Nazaire and commissioned on 15 July 1963. The landings were made on the 165 m sloping runway equipped with 4 stopping strands. The 2 steam catapults of 50 m allowed the take-off of 15/20 ton aircraft at 110 knots. The 2 lifts could lift a 15-tonne aircraft to 8.50 m in 9 seconds. Between 1980 and 1981, it underwent an IPER (Periodic Unavailability for Maintenance and Repair) which equipped it with a naval operating system for tactical information, an inertial power plant for adjusting the aircraft platform before catapulting, missile bunkers for AM-39 Exocet missiles and tactical nuclear weapons. It will thus be able to accommodate 4 or 5 AN-52s and then the ASMP6 missile. After a 37-year career in the French Navy, it was sold on 15 November 2000 to the Brazilian Navy, which finally disarmed it in November 2018.
The aircraft carrier Foch (visual call sign R 99) was the sister-ship of the Clemenceau. It was the second warship named in honour of Marshal Ferdinand Foch, who had declared: „Airplanes [...] have no military value“. The Foch, put into the hold in February 1957, was built at the Atlantic shipyards in Saint Nazaire and commissioned on 15 July 1963. The landings were made on the 165 m sloping runway equipped with 4 stopping strands. The 2 steam catapults of 50 m allowed the take-off of 15/20 ton aircraft at 110 knots. The 2 lifts could lift a 15-tonne aircraft to 8.50 m in 9 seconds. Between 1980 and 1981, it underwent an IPER (Periodic Unavailability for Maintenance and Repair) which equipped it with a naval operating system for tactical information, an inertial power plant for adjusting the aircraft platform before catapulting, missile bunkers for AM-39 Exocet missiles and tactical nuclear weapons. It will thus be able to accommodate 4 or 5 AN-52s and then the ASMP6 missile. After a 37-year career in the French Navy, it was sold on 15 November 2000 to the Brazilian Navy, which finally disarmed it in November 2018.
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