Art.Nr.: 510001401
1:72 Harrier GR.3 Falklands War
The Harrier is probably the most famous aircraft with vertical/short takeoff and landing capabilities of military History.
Designed and developed by the British manufacturer Hawker Siddeley in the sixties, it actively participated to the military
operations during the Falklands / Malvinas War in 1982. More in detail the Harrier Gr. 3, characterized by the adoption of
new features as the nosemounted laser tracker and the integrated electronic countermeasure systems, it was very effective
in close support and ground attack missions performed by British Royal Air Force. Armed with two 30 mm guns installed
under the fuselage, it was able to carry a significant load of offensive weapons composed by rockets, conventional bombs
and laser-guided bombs. Thanks to the possibility to adopt two drop tanks under the wings, the operative range could be
increased.
Empfohlen für Modellbauer und Sammler ab 14 Jahren. Aufgrund maßstabs- und vorbildgerechter bzw. funktionsbedingter Gestaltung sind Spitzen, Kanten und Kleinteile vorhanden. Verschluckungsgefahr. Deshalb nicht in die Hände von Kindern unter 10 Jahren!