{"product_id":"fairey-gannet-cod4-airfix-148-scale-model-kit","title":"Fairey Gannet COD.4 Airfix 1:48 Scale Model Kit","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 1:48 scale model kit comprising 245 pieces\u003cbr\u003e• Realistic bi-folding wing system for authentic carrier storage setup\u003cbr\u003e• Includes three different paint schemes\u003cbr\u003e• Skill level 4 - ideal for experienced modellers\u003cbr\u003e• Wingspan measures 344mm when fully assembled\u003cbr\u003e• Detailed plastic construction reflecting the Gannet's distinctive profile\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for ages 8 years and above\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsidered 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.","brand":"HOLDSON","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":44537031262297,"sku":"PR1089536","price":226.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2551\/5502\/files\/284003_TSVQF6NVDZXG.jpg?v=1787030290","url":"https:\/\/smartfox.co.nz\/products\/fairey-gannet-cod4-airfix-148-scale-model-kit","provider":"SmartfoxNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}