Small Wood Perkasa Boat Kit 1/32

Small Wood Hulled Perkasa (37" long)

The Perkasa is a scale gas turbine attack craft. This model has a wooden hull and features a one-piece superstructure which, when removed, gives clear and easy access to the powerplant and R/C bays. No running hardware is provided as this will vary greatly depending on the type of power unit used. Not being a 'deep V' type hull, all versions of the model are ideal for electric power. For top performance, choose a water cooled marine Engine in the .35 to .40 range.

The Perkasa were designed and built for the British Admiralty in 1954-59 they had three Rolls Royce Marine Proteus gas turbines as their main power plant, driving through reverse/reduction vee-drive gearboxes to fully-cavitating propellers. They were the first warships in the world to be fitted with these engines, they have maximum speed between 50 and 60 knots. Most have diesel auxiliary engines for cruising and manoeuvring. They are hard-chine, planing boats, 96 ft. in length. The armament generally consists of two 40 mm L.60 Bofors guns and four 21-in torpedoes carried in side-launching chutes.

Length 37"/935mm

Beam 9.25"/235mm

Power .19/.40cu

Scale 1/32

Paint, glue, boat fittings and tools required to complete this kit.

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