Italeri AW-101 Merlin HM.1

The Italeri AW-101 Merlin HM.1 (part number HC-1486) is a 1:72 scale model kit depicting the British Royal Navy’s advanced multirole helicopter. Offering a finished length of 31.6 cm, this kit includes a decal sheet with markings for three distinct Royal Navy variants, making it an appealing choice for aircraft and helicopter modellers alike.

Key Details

• Scale: 1:72
• Finished model length: 31.6 cm
• Decal sheet for 3 British Royal Navy versions

About The AW-101 Merlin

Developed by AgustaWestland (now Leonardo) in collaboration with Westland Helicopters, the AW-101 Merlin was created to meet Royal Navy and Italian Navy requirements as a successor to the SH-3D Sea King. Entering service in the early 2000s, its primary role is anti-submarine warfare (ASW), with flexibility for troop transport, maritime search and rescue (SAR), and combat SAR (CSAR). The Merlin is powered by three turbines, achieves a maximum speed of 310 km/h, and has an operational range exceeding 1,350 km. Designed to operate in extreme weather and across diverse environments, it remains a highly capable platform within naval aviation.