Italeri Vosper 72 6 MTB 77

The Italeri HC-5610 Vosper 72’6” MTB 77 features 100% new moulds and focuses on one of the Royal Navy’s celebrated World War II motor torpedo boats. Known for speed, agility and versatile mission roles, the subject captures the character of these compact yet powerful coastal craft.

About The Vosper 72’6” MTB

• Roles and theatres: coastal patrol and anti-submarine support in the North Sea and English Channel.
• Power and performance: three engines delivering about 4,200 hp, enabling speeds close to 40 knots (around 70 km/h).
• Variants: early-war boats followed by Type I and Type II, distinguished by differing offensive and defensive fits.
• Typical armament: 457 mm torpedo tubes, depth charges, and 0.303” Vickers machine guns; 0.5” Vickers used more rarely for air defence.
• Crew complement: typically 10–13 personnel.

Highlights

• 100% new moulds by Italeri.
• Centred on Vosper MTB 77, a fast Royal Navy coastal craft.
• Historical subject matter suited to enthusiasts of WWII naval operations.

Italeri’s rendition of the Vosper 72’6” MTB 77 (part no. HC-5610) offers a compelling subject for anyone interested in Royal Navy history and the distinctive design of wartime motor torpedo boats.