Italeri 1316 - 1/72 Merlin Hc.3  [IT-1316S]

Period: from '90

Country: The Uk

MERLIN HC 3

The Merlin HC3 helicopter is a transportation and attack model developed with respect to Royal Air Force and based on the anti-submarine aircraft in service with the Italian and British Navies. This variation, that will be completely built with reinforced landing gear and sensors for navigation and self-defense purposes, is capable of holding an entire infantry squad. Other variations with this specific helicopter, which possesses a big load capability while providing maximum performance, are exported on air forces of other nations the part of search and rescue, in addition to their main task of transporting troops. Since stepping into solution in 2001, the Merlin has been used by the RAF to aid troops involved in operations in Bosnia, Iraq and now in Afghanistan.