Dora Wings 1/48 Fairey Delta 2 48064

Dora Wings 1/48 Fairey Delta 2 48064

British Supersonic Research Aircraft

The Fairey Delta 2 or FD2 (internal designation Type V within Fairey) is a British supersonic research aircraft that was produced by the Fairey Aviation Company in response to a specification from the Ministry of Supply for a specialised aircraft for conducting investigations into flight and control at transonic and supersonic speeds. Features included a delta wing and a drooped nose. On 6 October 1954, the Delta 2 made its maiden flight, flown by Fairey test pilot Peter Twiss; two aircraft would be produced. The Delta 2 was the final aircraft to be produced by Fairey as an independent manufacturer.

Model Length: 327mm

Wing span: 170mm

Plastic parts: 83

Photoetched parts: 5