Trumpeter 02890 1/48 Westland Whirlwind

Additional Information

Westland Whirlwind was a British heavy fighter with two engines. The first single-seat RAF aircraft with two engines and cannon armament. It was one of the fastest aircraft in the world when it first took to the skies in the late thirties. In addition, the aircraft had a very strong, compared with contemporaries, weapons. Despite the success of the aircraft, the project had to be closed due to problems with the engine intake. It was built in small quantity. During the Second world war only two RAF squadrons were flying the plane. In 1943, despite the success as a fighter - bomber, the aircraft was withdrawn from service. 

model Length: 205 mm.

wingspan: 288 mm.

Number of parts: more than 70.

Recommended paints from the manufacturer:

Dark green Dark green

Gray Blue Grey Light Brown

Flat Black Flat Black

Tire Black Tire Black

Metal Black Metal Black

Silver Silver

Light Gull Light Gull

Burnt Iron Burnt Iron