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Short Tucano T1 – ZF171, RAF Spitfire Retro Scheme

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Aviation 72 1/72 scale AV7227004: Short Tucano T Mk 1 –  ZF171 RAF Spitfire 207 Squadron Retro Scheme. Limited edition of only 600 pieces.

Length 5.25 inches   Wingspan 6.25 inches

The Short Tucano is a two-seat turboprop basic trainer built by Short Brothers in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a licence-built version of the Brazilian Embraer EMB 312 Tucano.

On 14 February 1986, the prototype conducted its maiden flight in Brazil before being delivered to Shorts to be used as a pattern aircraft and modified to meet Royal Air Force (RAF) requirements and used for trials and demonstrations. The first Short-assembled aircraft flew on 30 December 1986; deliveries to the RAF commenced during June 1988. The final example of the type was completed in 1995. Maintenance and support of the RAF’s Tucano fleet was typically outsourced to several private companies.

The RAF was the Tucano’s primary operator, although export sales have been achieved with the nations of Kenya and Kuwait. A handful have also been purchased and piloted by private individuals. The potential arming of RAF Tucanos to facilitate combat missions and be deployed overseas during War in Afghanistan was at one point mooted. On 25 October 2019, the Tucano was withdrawn from RAF service. It has been replaced by the winner of the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) programme, under which civilian-registered Beechcraft T-6Cs have taken on its training duties.

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Weight 0.6 kg