{"product_id":"airfix-1-48-scale-fairey-gannet-cod-4-a11009","title":"Airfix 1\/48 Scale Fairey Gannet COD.4 - A11009","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fairey Gannet COD.4 is a model aircraft with a distinctive presence, and this 1:48 scale kit captures its essence with precision. Featuring genuine bi-folding wings, this 245-piece plastic kit is a true-to-life representation of this unique naval aircraft, offered in three paint schemes that will captivate seasoned modellers at skill level 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:48 scale model kit comprising 245 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic bi-folding wing system for authentic carrier storage setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes three different paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level 4 - ideal for experienced modellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingspan measures 344mm when fully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed plastic construction reflecting the Gannet's distinctive profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for ages 8 years and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered one of the most unconventional aircraft designed by Fairey to reach full-scale production, the Gannet was developed to fulfil a 1945 Royal Navy requirement for a cutting-edge carrier-based turboprop anti-submarine hunter-killer. Created to address the growing Soviet submarine threat at the dawn of the Cold War, the Gannet was outfitted with state-of-the-art electronic detection systems. Upon locating an enemy submarine, it could be marked, tracked, and engaged using bombs, depth charges, rockets, and air-launched acoustic torpedoes. This made it a formidable anti-submarine aircraft, capable of targeting submarines both on the surface and underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout feature of the Gannet was its innovative Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba engine. This setup involved two gas turbine engines positioned side by side, sharing a gearbox but functioning independently, each driving its own coaxially mounted, contra-rotating propeller. Another distinctive aspect was the bi-folding wing mechanism, which enabled the storage of this large aircraft on relatively small aircraft carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBAE SYSTEMS is a registered trademark of BAE Systems plc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56882635866485,"sku":"A11009","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5932\/9844\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-08at23.02.01.png?v=1773010953","url":"https:\/\/malcsmodels.co.uk\/products\/airfix-1-48-scale-fairey-gannet-cod-4-a11009","provider":"Malcs Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}