{"product_id":"1-72-de-havilland-heron-mk-ii","title":"172 De Havilland Heron Mk.II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1:72 De Havilland Heron Mk.II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the success of de Havillands earlier twin engined Dove small passe aircraft, the company's attempt to produce a slightly larger airliner resulted in the first flight of the Heron in May 1950. Capable of comfortably carrying 17 passes, the Heron had a low fuselage and wings than its predecessor and employed an additional pair of Gipsy Queen engines, providing reassurance for crew and passes alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly models of the aircraft were produced with a fixed undercarriage, but the Mk.II variant introduced a number of upgrades and improvements, most noticeably being the adoption of a retractable undercarriage, with the resultant reduction in drag providing a welcome performance boost. Although only 150 were built, Herons served with both the RAF and Royal Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Length - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e20.5\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Height - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e6.25\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Width - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e30.3\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e67\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Scale\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1:72\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLicense line\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContents (what's in the box) sets\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSprues \u0026amp; decals\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFinish\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNumber of Scheme options\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFlying Hours\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustomize your kit and take your creation to another level with our selection of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/tools-paints\/paint-sets\/\"\u003epaint sets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41258362896540,"sku":"AF03001V","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/products\/AF03001V.jpg?v=1735797312","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-72-de-havilland-heron-mk-ii","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}