Sword 72088 Gannet AEW.3 with PUR operator interior set 1/72 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the British carrier-based Fairey Gannet AEW.3 aircraft. This model is produced in the popular 1/72 scale, which allows for faithful reproduction of details while maintaining a compact size—ideal for a naval aviation collection.

Technical information and kit contents

• Scale: 1/72
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic with detailed operator cabin interior elements made from PUR resin
• Additional elements: The set includes advanced resin interiors for the radar operator’s cabin, providing significantly greater realism and detail to the model
• Paints and glue not included

Historical description

The Fairey Gannet AEW.3 is a British maritime airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, which served on Royal Navy aircraft carriers. It was developed in response to the need for radar surveillance over the fleet after the retirement of conventional carrier-based planes during the Cold War. The Gannet AEW.3 entered service in 1959 and was in use until the mid-1970s, protecting British carrier groups in the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and during Far East operations.

Model features

• Accurate reproduction of the unique shapes of the Gannet AEW.3, including its twin turboprop contra-rotating engine layout
• Resin parts provide an exceptionally realistic and detailed operator’s cabin interior, unrivaled in this scale in standard kits
• Numerous details make it suitable for advanced painting and weathering techniques

Who do we recommend this model to?

The Sword 72088 Gannet AEW.3 with PUR operator interior set is recommended for experienced modelers and enthusiasts of naval aviation history and British fleet technology. It serves as an excellent base for dioramas from the Cold War period and Royal Navy carriers.

Difficulty level on a scale of 1-5: 4 – experience with both plastic and resin is required. The model is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers.