Product Description
- 1/72 reproduction of a masterpiece transport aircraft that is still active today
[About the actual machine]
- The Transal C-160 is a military transport aircraft jointly developed by Germany and France.
- First successful flight in 1963, produced from 1965 to 1985.
- Operation began in 1967.
- Participated in the Gulf War.
- Accommodates 93 armed soldiers with a crew of 3.
- Payload boasted 16000kg.
- Equipped with two Rolls-Royce Tyne Mk.22 turboprop engines.
- Due to the durability of the landing gear and STOL characteristics, it is possible to take off and land on the runway as if it were a makeshift, and it was highly evaluated and trusted.
- Although retired from the Luftwaffe in 2021, Horn's 63rd Air Transport Squadron produced a final special livery of the Registration 50+40 Transal C-160.
- It was the last flight of half a year.
- The special livery included the various color schemes that the Luftwaffe has used on the C-160, along with flight mission symbols.
- With this last flight, the 63rd Air Transport Squadron also closed its history.
[About the model]
-A 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the Transal C-160, a transport aircraft operated by the Luftwaffe.
-The number of parts is 57, and the finished length is 451mm and the width is 555mm.
-Twin-engine, high-straight wing body shape is realistically modeled with a presence finish.
-Detailed representation of panel lines.
- In addition, the ramp door at the rear of the fuselage can be opened and closed even after completion, allowing you to enjoy the difference in fertility unique to transport aircraft.
- Also includes a pilot figure in the cockpit.
- Don't miss the size of the aircraft.
- And the attention of this kit is the commemorative painting of the 63rd Air Transport Squadron, which was in charge of the last flight of the C-160 in the Luftwaffe.
- Detailed reproduction of unique markings with decals.
- The special markings applied to the large fuselage are a notable kit.
[Major features]
- Reproduce the Transal C-160 in 1/72
- 57 parts, total length is 451mm
- The rear lamp door can be opened and closed even after completion
-Reproduce the coloring of the Luftwaffe's last flight special paint machine with decals
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
Item Size/Weight : 45.2 x 30.5 x 9.7 cm / 831g
Product Specifications
- Item code
- HE80358
- JAN code
- 4545782092585
Purchase Information
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