Hannants http://www.hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4022 Yakovlev Yak-17 Feather, Cheranovski Ch-26 and Lavochkin La-15 Fantail Also includes BONUS kits of the Antonov An-22 Antei . In late 1950s, the Soviet leadership need a new cargo-lifter aircraft to carry cargoes to the underdeveloped areas of the northern USSR, Siberia and the Far East. Based on the experience acquired building the An-10 and the An-12 which were used as airliners and military transport, the Antonov design bureau was selected for the design and development of the new giant airlifter which resulted as the An-22 Antei. The An-22 flew for the first time in February 1965, at which time it was the largest transport aircraft in the world. In June 1965, the An-22 was publicly displayed at the Paris Air Show and was impressed Western observers that received NATO codename Cock. Deliveries to both the Soviet Air Force and Aeroflot were completed during 1974 Apparently about 100 An-22s were built with the military air transport force (VTA) receiving between 30 and 50 aircraft. The An-22 was slowly being replaced by the bigger turbofan-powered An-124 Condor begun in 1987 Approximately 45 remained in service by the mid-1990s. Currently one An-22 is in use for civilian cargo duties by Antonov airlines.. Price:£123.80 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4022 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:55:03 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4016 Martin XB-16 Winged whale, dream design of 1930s. Also includes BONUS kits of the Grumman J2F-5 Duck, Lockheed XP-49, Grumman XP-50. In 1933, the US Material Division at Wright field began a study for a modern bomber that would able to carry 2500-lb bomb load form 5000 miles and 200mph. This specification was then submitted to the War Department as 'Project-A' and received tentative approval. In 1934, the USAAC began contract negotiations with Boeing and Martin. The specifications called for a long range bomber capable of the destruction by bombs of distant land or naval target, and the ability to reinforce Hawaii, Panama and Alaska without the use of intermediate servicing facilities. Martin submitted Model 145 and was accepted to built a XB-16 prototype. The aircraft was similar in size to the Boeing XB-15, but was to use four Allison liquid-cooled engines instead of air-cooled radial engines that normally used on bombers in the 1930s. In order to increase the range and bomb load, Martin revised the XB-16 design making it much bigger. The wing span was increased to 173 feet and six engines were used, four on the leading edge and two on the trailing edge. The XB-16 was considered as being too large and expensive, and the project was cancelled before anything could be built. Price:£101.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4016 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 09:05:04 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4031 Douglas XB-31 Raidmaster. Also includes BONUS kits of the Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose, Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender and Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet. 4 (YES FOUR) superb resin kits!!! In 1939, the USAAC issued a requirement for a new medium bomber which could operate at high-altitude to avoid attack from ground fire. Preliminary designs were submitted by Martin and North-American. The Martin XB-33 was redesigned from the B-26 Marauder, and North-American XB-28 was based from the North-American B-25 Mitchell. In 1940, both designs were awarded prototype contracts. The full-scale development of the XB-33 was begun in late 1940, and as it progressed, the Martin engineers found that a two-engine aircraft would not be capable of achieving the performance required in the Army specification. It was decided to radically alter the original design by adding two more engines. The entire project was scaled up to the approximate size of the Boeing B-29. The Army was sufficiently impressed with the new design; the two prototypes were redesignated XB-33A and an order for 400 production B-33A Super Marauders was placed. In 1944, Martin was awarded a contract to assemble B-29s which were urgently needed to enter Pacific theater. As B-29s had top priority to use the inventory, the entire B-33A order was cancelled before the prototypes were completed.. Price:£101.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4031 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 10:40:06 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4076 Breguet Br.765 Sahara Military freighter version of Deux-Ponts Includes BONUS kits of the Leduc 0.22, Dassault_Mirage G8.01 and Sub-Ouest S.O.4000. In 1944, Luftwaffe issued an requirement to aviation industries for a heavy transport airplane as a prospective replacement for the Messerschmitt Me.322 Gigant. Breguet submitted the Br.760 proposal, and a design study have been undertaken. Development was delayed due to war situation. After D-day, French government could not afford second transport airplane other than the Sud-Est Se.161. Funding for the Br.760 project finally was found in 1949. Breguet decided to build three pre-production Br.761. The first Br.761 flew in 1951. At the time the French African colonies were beginning to revolt and the French Air Force urgently needed extra airlift capacity. A bigger Br.763 Provence was ordered for emergency trooping work. In 1955, the French Air Force wanted a more range Br.765 Sahara that it could use to Saigon and Tahiti. In 1974, after French nuclear testing finished, the military Pacific services supporting was no longer needed. All the Sahara were retired and scrapped in 1976.. Price:£101.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4076 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:00:08 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4010 Nakajima G10N1 Fukagu. Also includes BONUS kits of the Mansyu Ki-98, Kawanishi Baika, Mizuno Shinryu. WAS £87.99. NOW BEING CLEARED!! SAVE 1/3RD!!! In 1943, as the war situation worsened, Nakajima sought to develop a very long-range, super heavy bomber which could be able to carry 11000 lbs bomb load into U.S. air-field, where they could mount bombing raids against targets along America's western seaboard. The project in-house named 'Z-bomber'. The project impressed the Japanese Army and Navy. With the supports from military, Nakajima finalized the specification of the bomber, designated G10N1 Fugaku. Initially, Nakajima planned to use the powerful Nakajima Ha-44 36-cylinder radial engine, mounting three per wing, each would reach 5,000hp. However, it was to be seen that the Ha-44 was too complex, and it would not be available in any reliable form. As the Z-project could not wait for them to be ready, six Mitsubishi Ha-50 radials would have to be used instead. In February 1944, after U.S. Marines captured Iwo Jima, Nakajima was ordered to stop any development of bomber, that would not interfered with fighter plane production. In 1979, an Ha-50 engine was found and unearthed during expansion of Tokyo Haneda airport, and now it is on display at the Narita Aerospace museum.. Price:£101.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4010 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:25:03 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4087 Boeing B-17B/B-17C/B-17D Includes these bonus kits Beechcraft Staggerwing, Bowlus XCG-7, and Ryan FR-1 Fireball. Price:£90.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4087 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:50:03 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4030 Lockheed XB-30 Constellation. Also includes BONUS kits of the Fisher XP-75A Eagle, Convair XP-81 and Curtiss XP-62. In early 1939, the USAAC was alarmed by the wars in Europe and Far East . A special committee was established and was sent to the Luftwaffe bases. The final report convinced the committee that Germany was far ahead of the Allied nations. It led to the USAAC requirement for a 'Super Bomber' which could operate at high-speeds, long-range, more bomb load and more defensive armament than the existing Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24. In 1940, Lockheed submitted Model L249 for the competition, and it received the designation XB-30. The Army also issued contracts for a preliminary design to other three major aircraft companies, which were designated as Boeing XB-29, Douglas XB-31 and Consolidated XB-32. The Lockheed XB-30 was based on design of the L49 Constellation which was resurrected for use as the C-69 military transport and civil airliner. In September 1941, the Boeing and Consolidated were much further in their designs, and received prototype contacts. The XB-30 and XB-31 were withdrawn from competition. Price:£101.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4030 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:15:03 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4079 Boeing YAL-1A The Airborne Laser Test Bed. Includes bonus kits of the Bede BD-5 / Pilatus UV-20A Chiricahua / Northrop Tacit Blue. In 1996, the U.S. Air Force launched the Airborne Laser program for the destruction of tactical theatre ballistic missiles. The Department of Defense awarded Boeing for the program management, systems integration, battle management system and modification of the 747-400F aircraft. Northrop Grumman responded to the laser systems. The aircraft was designated YAL-1A. Modification of the aircraft, involving installation of the turret in the aircraft's nose and modifications to accept the laser, optics and computer hardware, was completed in 2002. The YAL-1A took the first of a series of test flights in the same year. In 2004, the laser beam was successfully fired for the first time. For the following two years, the laser program was relegated to a technology demonstration status while a planned five-aircraft purchase by the Air Force was put on hold. A high-energy laser was used to intercept a test target in January 2010, and the following month, successfully destroyed two test missiles. Funding for the program was cut in 2010, making the U.S. Air Force to stop raising funds for the laser. The program was finally cancelled in December 2011.. Price:£123.80 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4079 Fri, 25 Aug 2017 09:05:03 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4088 Shin Maywa US-1A JMSD air-sea rescue amphibian. (Includes these BONUS kits Kayaba Ka-1, Mitsubishi LR-1 and Mitsubishi MU-2S) In 1966, the JMSDF awarded Shin Maywa company a contract to develop a large STOL aircraft for anti-submarine warfare and air-sea rescue work respectively. Two prototypes were built under designation PS-X and flight tests began in October 1967, leading to an order for PS-1 ASW production. The PS-1 had not been in service long before the JMSDF requested the development of a search-and-rescue variant. The new US-1A converted quickly for the new variant. First flown in 1974, it was accepted into service and eventually 19 aircrafts were purchased. With the US-1A fleet beginning to show its age, the JMSDF attempted to obtain funding for a replacement in the 1990s, but could not obtain enough to develop an entirely new aircraft. Therefore, in 1995, ShinMaywa began plans for an upgraded version of the US-1A, the US-1A kai.. Price:£90.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4088 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:15:06 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4023 Daimler-Benz Project-A Parasite bomber system. Also includes BONUS kits of the Blohm-und-Voss Bv.P.212, Arado Ar.E.581-4, Messerschmitt Me.P.1110 Ente and Sombold So-344. In 1943, instructed from Reichsmarschall Goring for the design and produce very long-range bombers which would be capable of attacking targets in the U.S.A. and Soviet industrial plants far beyond the Germany, Daimler-Benz combined with Focke-Wulf to form a joint study group for the development of ultra long-range aircraft. These strikes were to be carried out in non-stop flight and without recourse to aerial refuelling. The two designs, simply referred to as Project-A and -B were to have been built in 1944. The Project-A was a carrier aircraft designed to transport a jet bomber between its tall and fixed undercarriage legs. This combination was to have been capable of delivering a 30,000kg bomb load over distance of 17,000km. These destructive effect was far greater than that of conventional bombs. The project was not went behind the drawing board.. Price:£101.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4023 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:50:04 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4093 Budd RB-1/C-93 Conestoga The first stainless steel cargo airplane (includes these BONUS kits Sikorsky R-8B Hoverfly, Bowlus XCG=8 and Stearman-Hammond JH-1). In 1941, the U.S. War Department required for a twin-engine transport comparable in performance to the Douglas C-47, to be constructed of "non-strategic materials". At the time, U.S. government feared that the thousands of new aircraft needed for the war effort might create shortages of aluminum alloys. Sprang from this requirement, the Curtiss C-76 and Fairchild C-82 were to be constructed of wood. A third respondent, Budd, proposed to design an aircraft made of stainless steel. The U.S. Navy accepted the proposal and placed an order for 200, to be designated RB-1. The U.S. Army Air Forces followed with an order for 600, designated C-93. The RB-1/C-93 prototype first flew in October 1943. The aircraft demonstrated greater than expected fuel consumption and was relatively underpowered. By late 1943, other more conventional cargo aircraft were being produced in large numbers. This caused the Army to cancel its order for the C-93 and the Navy to reduce its RB-1 order from 200 to 25, of which 17 were delivered in March 1944.. Price:£90.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4093 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:56:38 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4084 Blohm-und-Voss Bv.P.184 Includes bonus kits of the Henschel Hs.P.122; Messerschitt Me.Libelle; Junkers EF.128; Blohm-und-Voss Bv.P.204 Between 1942 and 1944 the Blohm and Voss design team submitted to RLM a number of project proposals for long-range bombers. One design for a reconnaissance and bomber proposed under the project designation P.184.01 was come from mind of Blohm and Voss cheif designer and head of the project bureau, Dr-Ing Richard Vogt. An unusual feature of the P.184 was its long and almost untapered wing. It was intended to carry more fuel in the box shaped wing spar that ran the length of the wing. The P.184 fuselage was likewise constructed entirely of steel. The wing was to be covered by skin of 2mm steel-sheet. The simple construction and use of steel as a building material ensured that the P.184 met all the requirements laid down in the RLM specification. In the event, the deteriorating war situation prevented further development of most long-range bomber designs.. Price:£90.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4084 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 10:05:02 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG2127 Northrop YC-125B Raider 3-engined STOL utility transport. As World War II wound down, Northrop looked for a low-cost transport aircraft to serve under-developed airfields for emerging commercial routes. To meet that need, Northrop designed and built the N-23 Pioneer transport at its own expense. In 1948, the U.S. Air Force expressed interest in an aircraft of the same configuration and placed an order with Northrop for 23 aircraft, 13 troop transports designated the C-125A Raider and 10 for Arctic rescue work designated the C-125B. The two versions of the YC-125 differed only in internal equipment. Initial flight tests went well, and all 23 aircraft were delivered to the Air Force by the end of 1950. However, the YC-125 was found to be underpowered during service trials. As a result, the aircraft was thought to have little use in its intended roles. The Air Force had other, more versatile aircraft and helicopters that could be used in place of the YC-125s. Soon, all YC-125s were stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas and used for ground instructional training.. Price:£123.80 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG2127 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:07:19 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4069 Lockheed C-69 Constellation Troop transport 'Connie'. Includes BONUS kits of Republic XP-72, Republic XP-69 and Convair XA-41. In December 1942, following the United States entered World War II, the production lines at the Lockheed were taken over by the U.S. government for the war effort. Along with the assembly lines of the L-049 Constellation airliner that ordered by Trans World and Pam American Airlines, were also requisitioned and was redesignated C-69. Before the C-69 production entered military service, one prototype XC-69 was made and rolled out in December 1942. The first flight was made a month later. The C-69 was claimed that it was able to attain a larger maximum speed than the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter. Unfortunately, the C-69 was not declared a priority. Lockheed continued to focus on building combat aircraft while the C-54 Skymaster, the C-69's competitor was already flying and officially ordered. It became less important to the war effort since the tide of the war had turned in favor of the U.S. Only a small number of C-69 aircraft would see service in the last year of the war. At the end of the war, only 22 C-69s were produced. Most of the C-69s were sold on the civilian market between 1946 and 1947.. Price:£97.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4069 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:36:06 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4097 Xian Y-20 Kunpeng. Three bonus kits included are: Chngdou J-10B fighter, Shenyang J-31 Gyrfalcon stealth fighter and Guizhou Soar Dragon UAV. In 2006, China government launched a Y-XX program for the development of large transport aircraft to meet its military modernization drive by 2015. Two major Chinese aviation companies Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation and Xi'an Aircraft Corporation expressed interest to develop the Y-XX aircraft, but Xi'an was announced as the manufacturer with the official codenam Y-20 Kunpeng in 2007 . The development of the Y-20 is believed to have benefited greatly from assistance by the Ukrainian Antonov design bureau, as it was dependent on a Soviet turboprop engine. The first Y-20 prototype made its maiden flight on January 2013. There is however a catch though in terms of availability of suitable engines to power the aircraft. China plans to use its own under-development WS-20 engines for production aircraft. But, possible delays in the development of the WS-20 engine could also result in slowing down the Y-20 program. It was reported that the Y-20 should only be an interim measure, leaving resources to develop a more capable aircraft using the Y-20 experience.. Price:£101.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4097 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:04:19 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4071 Piasecki YH-16 Transporter. World largest helicopter in 1950s. Includes bonus kits of the Kaman HH-43B Huskie, McDonnell XV-1 Convertiplane and Doak VZ-4DA. In 1946, the U.S. Army Air Corp issued an requirement for a wide-ranging helicopter capable of rescuing downed strategic bomber crews. The aircraft also had military application as a large troop and cargo transport. Piasecki submitted the Model PV-15, and was awarded a contract for the development of two prototypes, designated YH-16 Transporter. The first prototype was powered by two Pratt & Whitney piston engines and made its first flight in 1953. During construction the second prototype was modified to Model PV-45 standard through the replacement of its piston engines with two Allison turboshafts. The change in power-plants prompted a redesignation to XH-27, though this was changed to YH-16A prior to the aircraft's first flight in 1955. Both transporter variants were at times fitted with varying types of experimental horizontal tail surfaces, but none of these designs were adopted for permanent use. The YH-16A became the world's first twin turbine helicopter and established an unofficial speed record of 166 mph. In 1956, the crash of the second prototype led to the cancellation of the YH-16 program.. Price:£90.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4071 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 16:44:10 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4077 Messerschmitt Me-321 Gigant. Heavy glider for invasion of Britain & Russia. Includes bonus kits of the Gotha Go.50 / Lippisch Glider-bomber / He.111Z Zwilling / DFS DFS-230. In 1940, due to the preparations for the invasion of Britain and Russia, the Luftwaffe's Transport Command realized a need for a larger capacity cargo and troop carrying aircraft. It was decided that the most cost-effective solution was to use giant gliders. Accordingly, the Luftwaffe issued a requirement for rapid development of a very large capacity transport glider to Junkers and Messerschmitt. Two proposals were accepted for construction as the Messerschmitt Me.321 Gigant and the Junkers Ju.322 Mammut. The Me.321 was to be built out of steel tubing framework, with wooden spars and covering of fabric. This allow for quick construction and easy repair. The Me.321 made its maiden flight in February 1941, towed by a Junkers Ju.90. Takeoff of the glider was difficulties, since the Ju.90 was not powerful enough. Heinkel responded by creating the He.111Z Zwilling which combined two He.111 bombers as better tug. The first Me.321 production aircraft entered service in May. In 1943, following the cancellation of the Stalingrad operation, some Me.321 were converted into the Me.323 with six engines.. Price:£101.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4077 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 11:32:04 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4086 BMW Schnellbomber P.II. Includes BONUS kits of the Messerschmitt Me.1111, Arado Ar.E.530, Blohm and Voss Bv.P.192 and Messerschmitt Me.1019-16. Long range Forward-swept wing bomber. In 1944, Reichsmarschall Goring instructed the Messerschmitt and Junkers to design and produce very long-range bombers which would be capable of carrying a 4,000 kg bomb load, at high speeds and over extreme distances, to mount strategic air strikes against the U.S. and USSR. After test-fly the Junkers Ju.287 forward-swept wings design, the RLM declared the forward-swept wing to be the ideal configuration for a high speed bomber. Parallel to the Mersserschmitt and Junkers works, the BMW designers also began to develop forward-swept wing bomber project. The Schnellbomber Project II was powered by two BMW 109-028 turboprop engines, each with shaft output of 6,570 hp and additional residual thrust. The engines were mounted on two sponsons above the fuselage. This arrangement being chosen to keep the exhaust gases well away from the tail control surface. In March 1945, all further development work on long-range bomber projects were creased by order of the RLM.. Price:£90.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4086 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 19:29:05 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4085 Vickers Windsor Includes these bonus kits Handley-Page HP.75 Manx, Baynes Bat, Vickers Type-432. In 1941, the Bristish Air Ministry issued an requirement for a high-altitude bomber with a pressurised crew compartment. By the time Vickers was already working on a experimental Wellingtion with pressure cabin nose. They submitted Type 447 proposal to Air Ministry, and was received contract for three Windsor prototypes plus two B.1 pre-production aircrafts in 1942. The first prototype flew in October 1943, second on February 1944, third on July 1944 and all three were built at Vickers secret dispersed Foxwarren Experimental Department. Initially the remotely-controlled guns were not fitted until 1945 but these were brought forward to go on the third prototype. The defensive armament over-weight problem, together with other developement delays, the Windsor was found to be not sufficiently in advance of the Lancaster IV in range or general performance to justify the Ministry's plans to employ it actively in the war against Japan. By the end of war, the Windsor further development and production were cancelled.. Price:£101.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4085 Sat, 15 Aug 2015 06:55:19 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG2121 Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja JGSDF OH-X programme. In late 1980s, the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) launched the OH-X programme to acquire a new indigenous observation helicopter to replace its Kawasaki license-built OH-6Ds. Design proposals for the OH-X programme were presented by Kawasaki, Fuji and Mitsubishi. Kawasaki's design was selected. The first prototype XOH-1 completed its maiden flight in 1996. Kawasaki handed over a total of four prototypes to the Japan Ministry of Defence by August 1997. The first production OH-1 was delivered to the JGSDF in January 2000. The JGSDF had planned to acquire 180 to 200 OH-1 helicopters, but the purchases were affected by defence budget cuts. About 34 OH-1s had entered service with the JGSDF by March 2012.. Price:£77.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG2121 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:52:30 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4081 Convair R3Y-1 Tradewind flying boat. Includes these bonus kits Kaman SH-2 Seaspirite, de Havilland U-6A Beaver and North-American XA2J-1 Super Savage. In 1944, the U.S. Navy asked the industries to enter a design competition for a 105,000 pound patrol boat powered by four radials. At the end of the war, two German Bv.222 flying boats were captured by US forces. Convair acquired one for evaluation at Naval Air Station, the intensive studies leading to the hull design of their Model 117. In early 1946, Convair received a requirement from the U.S. Navy for a large flying-boat using the new laminar flow wing and the developing turboprop technology. It was awarded a contract for two prototypes, designated XP5Y-1 Tradewind. After the first aircraft crash in 1953, the Navy decided not to proceed with the patrol boat version but changed into a passenger and cargo aircraft. The Tradewind program was redesignated R3Y. A total of eleven aircraft were built. Five were built as R3Y-1 aircraft, intended for troop transport service. The R3Y set a transcontinental seaplane record of 403 mph in 1954 by utilising the speed of high-altitude jetstream winds. This record still stands. The program was halted after thirteen aircraft were built, the reason being the unreliability of the Allison T-40 turboprops.. Price:£101.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4081 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:19:04 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG2110 EWR VJ-101C German tilt-jet VTOL. In the late 1950's, the West Germany issued an requirement for the VTOL fighter, attack and transport aircrafts programme. The idea being that in case of Soviet attack, the VTOL would support dispersal of combat aircraft assets to small and easy concealed operation base. Heinkel submitted the configuration of the tiltjet fighter He.231, attracting interest of the German government. In 1959, Heinkel, Messerschmitt and Boelkow formed EWR to build the aircraft, designated VJ-101. The first prototype X1 made its first horizontal takeoff in August 1963, and became the world's first supersonic VTOL aircraft in July 1964. It was lost in an accident in September 1964. A month later, the second prototype X2 demonstrated complete transitions from vertical to horizontal flight and back to vertical landing. The X2 continued flight trails until NATO cancelled the program in 1971.. Price:£77.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG2110 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:49:06 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG2074 Convair XA-41. In 1942, USAAF requested for a single-seat dive bomber design that powered by the new Pratt & Whitney XR4360 engine. The Vultee proposed their Model 90, and was awarded a contract for two prototypes, designated XA-41. After a mockup inspected in March 1943, the USAAF decided that it no longer needed dive bombers and changed the contract for a low-level ground attack aircraft instead. By this time, Vultee had merged with Consolidated to form Convair. Another change of plan occurred in September 1943, the USAAF concluded that it no longer needed a low-level ground attack aircraft, since the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt was proved capable of performing this role. The USAAF decided to keep XA-41 project as a flight testbed for the new R-4360 engine. It made its maiden flight in 1944. It was proved to have a high performance, and the low-altitude maneuverability was better than that of the North-American P-51B Mustang but USAAF preferred twin-engined designs for its attack aircraft as the Douglas A-26 Invader, and no further consideration was given of any production of the XA-41. The plane was sold to Pratt & Whitney for tests of a variable-speed supercharger, and was eventually scrapped at in 1950. Price:£58.40 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG2074 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 11:23:29 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4075 Boeing C-75 Stratoliner. Includes bonus kits of the Northrop A-17 Nomad / Kellett YO-60 / Ryan XF2R-1 Darkshark. In 1937, Boeing designed a four-engined Model 307 airliner based on its B-17C heavy bomber to operate at altitudes of 20,000 ft. Boeing built ten Stratoliners but production stopped at the onset of war in 1940. At the time the U.S. entered World War II, the U.S. Military required for the long-range transport aircrafts that has capability for flying across the oceans. Five TWA's Boeing 307s were pressed into military service, and were designated C-75. TWA converted their 307s to C-75 with additional fuel tanks and removal of the pressurization equipment in 1942. All the C-75s were operated by TWA crews for the Air Transport Command. They were used as long-range, trans-Atlantic transport for various VIPs and critical cargo. In January 1943, with the arrival of the Douglas C-54 Skymaster, the main routes of the C-75 were hand-overed. In July 1944, all five C-75s were restored by Boeing to SA-307B, and were returned to civilian transport with new B-17G wings and engines, and B-29-type electronics.. Price:£90.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG4075 Wed, 04 Sep 2013 01:41:23 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG3009 Japanese experimental defensive airplanes special set vol.2 - Imperial Japan Army. Includes Mitsubishi Ki-109 / Rikugun Ki-93 / Kawasaki Ki-103B Randy / Mitsubishi Ki-167 Mitsubishi Ki-109 - A heavy fighter that was to be used against the American B-29s at high altitude, but the Allied began making night raids at low altitude. The Ki-109 was no longer needed. Kawasaki Ki-102b - A ground-attack fighter that similar to prototype. It was kept in reserve to protect Japan, that it would be the carrier of the Igo-1-B air-to-ground guided missile when the Allied invasion of Japan occurred. Rikugun Ki-93 - A heavy fighter armed with large calibre cannon to serve in the anti-shipping or bomber-destroyer roles. Only one example of the Ki-93 was completed, this being destroyed by American bombing. Mitsubishi Ki-167 - Special attack plane specifically adapted to accommodate the so-called Sakuradan thermite bomb. It is recorded that a unit equipped with Ki-167s was formed in June 1945, and was scheduled to leave Japan for an attack on Saipan on August. Type: Wingspan.: Length: Height: Engine: 　 Max.speed: Experimental / projected airplanes 22.50m.(Ki-109) / 15.57m.(Ki-102b) / 19.00m.(Ki-93) / 22.50m.(Ki-167) 17.95m.(Ki-109) / 11.45m.(Ki-102b) / 14.22m.(Ki-93) / 18.70m.(Ki-167) 7.70m.(Ki-109) / 3.70m.(Ki-102b) / 4.85m.(Ki-93) / 7.70m.(Ki-167) 2x Mitsubishi Ha-104 radials (Ki-109/Ki-167) / 2x Mitsubishi Ha-112-II radials (Ki-102b) / 2x Mitsubishi Ha-214 radial (Ki-93) 550km/h(Ki-109) / 580km/h(Ki-102b) / 624km/h(Ki-93) / 535km/h(Ki-167). Price:£90.99 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG3009 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT