Trumpeter 01628 - 1/72 - WELLINGTON Mk.X  [TP01628]

The Vickers Wellington ended up being an Uk built twin-engined moderate bomber of geodetic construction that was very first implemented aided by the RAF in 1937, therefore the model first travelled on 15 June 1936. It absolutely was the main British bomber through the first element of WWII, nevertheless the RAF ended up being quickly forced to abandon daylight assaults due to the vulnerability. The Wellington was in manufacturing before the end regarding the war. Following its replacement in RAF Bomber Command by the latest four-engined bombers it was flown on numerous other duties, plus some were used until 1953. The Mk.X introduced a fuselage structure of light alloy, instead of steel. There have been also prototypes and a small production series (about 60) associated with the Mk.V and Mk.VI, with early cabin pressurisation systems, which would not enter service. Wingspan: 86.2 ft Length: 64.6 ft Height: 17 ft Empty Weight: 26,323 lb Max.Weight: 36,500 lb Speed: 255 mph roof: 22,000 ft Range: 2,200 mi Armament: Eight 7.7mm device gun; 2,014 kg bombs

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