Product Info
If you could build any Handley Page Victor model, which one would you choose? With this stylish 1:72 scale kit, you get three RAF scheme options with your 257 parts, so you have a decision to make. Or you could just build it three times!
History
The Handley Page (HP) Victor was a jet-powered, strategic bomber which, alongside the other ‘V’ bombers, the Avro Vulcan and Vickers Valliant, formed an essential part of Britain’s nuclear deterrent during the early part of the Cold War. The Victor was designed to carry out long-range, low-altitude attacks, but was later relegated to an aerial refuelling role when it was no longer deemed effective as a strategic bomber.
Subject to RAF’s requirements for greater tactical manoeuvrability and a higher ceiling, the B.2 variant, with more powerful Rolls Royce Conway engines, was developed in 1959. Thirty-four were produced and several were later converted for reconnaissance and aerial refuelling purposes.
Two RAF squadrons formed on the B.2 after it entered service in 1962, but it was soon succeeded by the B.2R, a conversion which allowed them to carry ‘Blue Steel’ nuclear missiles in addition to free-fall nuclear payloads. Following the introduction of submarine-launched Polaris missiles in 1969, the Victor was gradually relieved of its role as a nuclear deterrent.
What's Inside
Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Tech Specs
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 48.6
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 50.8
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 257
Item Scale: 1:72 Scale
License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trademark of BAE Systems plc.
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 3
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 4
Wingspan (mm): 508
