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Model design by K & W Model Airplanes Inc. |
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The Vickers Vimy, conceived in 1917, arrived to late to play any active role in the war. It could take a bomb load of 2476 lbs. and had a range of 9 hours. It could be equipped with up to four machine guns for self defense.
The aircraft had two Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII V-12 engines, each of 269 kW (360 hp) that gave a crusing speed of 103 mph. Operating ceiling was 10,500 feet with an all up weight of 7000 lbs.
With its wingspan, it was the largest biplane built in England. It was built by Vickers Ltd. with the plans to bomb far away targets but never saw active service in the war.
After the war it saw service in various parts of the world like Egypt, Palestine and England. It was painted at that time in the standard aluminum finish applied in the 20th. As a bomber it was equipped with 2 or 4 Lewis machine guns on scarff mounts in the nose and aft of the wing panels.
Our model is delivered as RAF night bomber, displayed in Royal Airforce Museum at Hendon, England. |
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Available in ARF and RNF. The airplane is packed in 2 strong 3-ply, custom made cartons. The individual parts are packed in sealed plastic bags and then wrapped in bubble plastic to ensure safe transport. Each carton size: |
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Length : 165cm 65"
Width : 50 cm 20"
Height : 70 cm 27.5"
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Related Technical Memo sheets: |
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RC-29GB-A-Vickers FB27 Vimy Atlantic 1929 |
RC-29GB-C-Vickers 66 Vimy Commercial 1929 |
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