Airfix 03012V Handley Page Jetstream 1/72 is a high-quality plastic aircraft model kit designed for modelers from beginner to intermediate level (difficulty: 2/5). The model represents the British twin-engine turboprop aircraft Handley Page Jetstream in the popular 1/72 scale, allowing for authentic detail while maintaining convenient size for display and building. The finished model measures 200 mm in length and 220 mm in wingspan, ensuring an impressive presentation on a shelf or within a diorama.

• Scale: 1/72
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Number of parts: 94
• Recommended age: 8+
• The kit does not include glue or paints.

The Handley Page Jetstream was designed in the late 1960s as a fast, modern regional turboprop airliner, with the main target market being the United States. Despite early successes, including orders from American airlines and the USAF (though unfortunately canceled due to delays), the Jetstream’s history was turbulent – with its legacy carried on by the Scottish Aviation company. Ultimately, this aircraft played a key role in the British Armed Forces – especially as the main multi-engine training aircraft for RAF pilots and as a training platform for Royal Navy observers during the Cold War and into modern times.

The Airfix model features precisely detailed panels, a cockpit that can be customized with your own detailing, and optional landing gear – either deployed for landing or retracted in flight. Detailed decals let you recreate authentic RAF markings, adding historical realism to the model. It is a perfect choice for collectors of modern military aircraft, enthusiasts of British aviation, and modelers building Cold War era dioramas.

We recommend the Airfix 03012V Handley Page Jetstream 1/72 both for beginners and intermediate modelers – it guarantees building satisfaction and is an excellent addition to any collection of British trainer and military aircraft.