Aviation 72 - Folland Gnat F.Mk 1, Solent Sky Museum, XK740, Great Britain, 1/72

Product detailed description

Metal finished model of the Folland Gnat F.Mk 1 aircraft

Metal model with plastic accessories in 1:72 scale.

Classification: Solent Sky Museum, XK740, Great Britain

Dimensions: length 20 cm, wingspan 13 cm

About Aviation 72:
Aviation 72 is a new brand that is starting to produce aircraft in 1/72 scale. The aircraft from this company also include a stand to display the aircraft in flight.

Folland Gnat
The Folland Gnat was a British light fighter aircraft that was designed and manufactured in the 1950s by Folland Aircraft. It first flew in 1955 and served as a trainer and fighter aircraft for the RAF and other countries. The Gnat was designed as a light, fast and maneuverable aircraft for pilot training, but also as a fighter aircraft designed to defend against attacks by high-speed bombers. It was equipped with a single 7.62 mm machine gun and could carry up to four 28 kg rockets or two 113 kg bombs. The Gnat was also used as a display aircraft and participated in many air shows around the world, including the Red Arrows, a flying team of the British Royal Air Force. In total, over 450 Folland Gnats were produced for use in various countries, including India, Finland, Yugoslavia and India. A licensed model of the Gnat, called the HAL Ajeet, was also developed and produced in India.