Vosper 73 ft M.T.B.

Description

First in a brand-new series, this 6 ft-1 in scale model superbly reproduces the Vosper 73 ft. M.T.B., armed with 4 x 18" torpedoes, twin oerlikons and machine guns. The Royal Navy used this type of boat, very effectively, to harass enemy shipping in the later stages of the Second World War. They entered service in 1944 and were powered by three 3-V12 Packard engines producing 4050 b.h.p supercharged; this gave them a top speed of 38/40 knots. they were fitted with radar and w/t and needed a crew of 13. This finely detailed kit contains 162 parts. – Taken from the 9th edition catalogue (1971)

13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as Vosper M.T.B. from Vosper 73 ft M.T.B..

1983 edition catalogue, listed as Vosper MTB from Vosper M.T.B..

1989 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.

1989 edition catalogue, listed as Vosper Motor Torpedo Boat from Vosper MTB.

1995 edition catalogue, listed as Vosper Motor Torpedo Launch from Vosper Motor Torpedo Boat.

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