The Westland Wessex HC.2 was a licence-built turbine-powered development of the classic American Sikorski S-58 Choctaw helicopter, one of the worlds first truly capable helicopters which established these aircraft as essential for a host of military and civilian applications. The continuation of an existing arrangement between Sikorsky and Westland, the Wessex was initially developed for the Royal Navy in the anti-submarine and utility roles but was further developed as the HC.2 for the Royal Air Force, entering service in 1962, a year later than the Navy machines.
In RAF service, these powerful helicopters performed several roles, including troop and supply transportation, ground support and air evacuation duties. However, it was their use as Air Sea Rescue helicopters which made these some of the highest-profile aircraft in service at that time. The Wessex represented the pinnacle of rotary technology when introduced and could operate from, and into places that other aircraft couldnt.
Length: 291 mm Rotor diameter: 238 mm Number of parts: 134
Group
Model Construction
Condition
unpainted, kit
Scale
Scale 1:72
Material
Plastic
Epoch
Modern Armies
Nationality/Location
Great Britain
State
new
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
Airfix Viale dei Caduti 52/A6 25030 Castel Mella (BS) Italien
