Airfix A09171V SR.N4 Hovercraft Classic vintage Model Building kit

Product Info This remarkable 1:144 scale model of the Saunders Roe/British Hovercraft Corporation SR.N4 embodies one of the most significant feats of engineering from the Cold War period. Comprising 276 pieces and rated at skill level 4, this kit enables seasoned modellers to construct the formidable Mountbatten Class Hovercraft, which transformed cross-Channel travel beginning in 1969. It showcases detailed features of the four Rolls Royce Proteus turboprop engines, enormous 5.8 metre diameter Dowty Rotol propellers on pylons, and the unique amphibious design that made these vessels iconic.

Key Features Detailed 1:144 scale model with 276 pieces for intricate assembly Includes two genuine paint schemes depicting operational SR.N4 hovercraft Skill level 4 kit ideal for experienced modellers aged 8 years and up Features detailed Rolls Royce Proteus turboprop engines and large pylon-mounted propellers Incorporates fully amphibious design elements with powered fins and rudder details Represents the largest passenger hovercraft constructed at the time of its service

History: Created during a period when British engineering was highly esteemed globally, the Saunders Roe/British Hovercraft Corporation SR.N4 was remarkable in every sense; a powerful vessel that introduced a new era of swift, comfortable cross-Channel travel for the public. Launched into service in 1969, these Mountbatten Class Hovercraft could travel at speeds exceeding 60 knots, enabling operators to perform 14 round trips daily during peak summer months.

History continued: Driven by four marine versions of the Rolls Royce Proteus turboprop engine, each engine powered a vast 5.8 metre diameter variable Dowty Rotol propeller mounted on pylons, which adjusted to provide the hovercraft with steering capability, along with powered fins and rudders. When the SR.N4 began service, this floating giant was the largest passenger hovercraft ever constructed, featuring the largest propellers ever made.