Italeri 1295 - 1/72 Aw-101 Merlin Tti  [IT-1295S]

Period: from '90

Nation: Italy

Model Dim.: 31,6 cm

Agusta Westland AW-101 TTI

The Agusta Westland AW101 is a medium/heavy-lift helicopter for military applications but in addition marketed for civil usage. The helicopter originated as a joint endeavor between Westland Helicopters in britain and Agusta in Italy (now Agusta Westland). The aircraft is manufactured during the Agusta Westland factories in Yeovil, England and Vergiate, Italy. In spring 1977, the UK Ministry of Defence issued a requirement for an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter to restore the Royal Navy's Westland Water Kings. Meanwhile, the Italian Navy ended up being also searching for an alternative for its SH-3D/H, leading Agusta to conversations with Westland in regards to the chance for a joint development.