Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C
$31.99
In stock
Mfg: Airfix, 1/72 Scale, Kit No. A06021, Released: 2019 New Tool
The mighty Buccaneer was one of the most capable low-level strike aircraft of the Cold War period, entering Royal Navy service in 1962 to counter the threat of a massive Soviet Naval expansion program. British thinking at the time was to use their new strike jet to destroy the Soviet ships with a combination of conventional and nuclear weapons. Capable of extremely high speeds at low level, the Buccaneer proved to be ideal even though the performance of the first Buccaneers to enter service was affected by a lack of power from their two de Havilland Gyron Junior engines. Addressing most of the issues that prevented the early aircraft from realizing their full potential, the Buccaneer S.2 was a much improved platform, boasting a modified wing, increased fuel capacity and a pair of powerful Rolls Royce Spey engines. This new variant provided the Fleet Air Arm with a truly exceptional strike aircraft, which excelled in the low-level environment.
| Weight | 19 oz |
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| Dimensions | 17 × 8.25 × 2.75 in |
