A12008 Handley Page Victor B.2
Product Info
The Handley Page (HP) Victor was a jet-powered, strategic bomber which, alongside the other 'V' bombers, the Avro Vulcan and Vickers Valiant, formed an essential part of Britain's nuclear deterrent during the early part of the Cold War. The Victor was designed to carry out long-range, low-altitude attacks, but was later relegated to an aerial refueling role when it was no longer deemed effective as a strategic bomber. Subject to the RAF's requirements for greater tactical maneuverability and a higher ceiling, the B.2 variant with much more powerful Rolls Royce Conway engines was developed in 1959. Thirty-four were produced in total, of which several were later converted for reconnaissance and aerial refueling purposes. Two RAF squadrons formed on the B.2 after it entered service in 1962, but it was soon succeeded by the B.2R, a conversion which allowed 'Blue Steel' nuclear missiles to be carried in addition to free-fall nuclear payloads. Following the introduction of submarine-launched Polaris missiles in 1969, the Victor was gradually relieved of its role as a nuclear deterrent but it remained a valuable asset to the RAF as a tanker up to its retirement in 1993.
What's Inside
Schemes
Tech Specs
- How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?
- 228
- Item Scale
- 1:72 Scale
- Batteries Required
- No
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
- 48.6
- Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)
- 11.91
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
- 50.8
- Finish
- Plastic
- Number of Scheme options
- 2
- Skill Level
- 3
- Flying Hours
- 4
- Wingspan (mm)
- 508
WARNING Not suitable for children under 36 months. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. CAUTION Please remove all packaging before giving the toy to a child.