Forces of Valor Metal Proud
British HMS Invincible (RO5) Light Aircraft Carrier Falklands War 1982 Waterline Series Limited Edition

Model Number: 955001A
Length: 30 cm
Scale: 1:700
Pennant Number: R05
Materials: Resin/Polycarbonate/Polyvinyl Chloride/Zinc Alloy

This item is not a toy. It is a collectors model recommended ages 14 years and over. Please check scale and size before ordering.

You can view the 955001A Leaflet here

HMS invincible (R05) was the lead ship of her class of the three light aircraft carriers, follow by the HMS Illustrious (R06) and HMS Ark Royal (R07). HMS Invincible was first launched on 3rd May 1977 as the seventh ship to carry the name in the history of the Royal Navy, the three sister ships maintained the legacy of the British Royal Navy to the world in the second half of 20th century. 

From the distinctive contribution while HMS invincible served during the Falkland campaign in 1982, the supportive role HMS Ark Royal played during the Gulf war in 1991 and HMS illustrious involved in the largest operating fleet the Royal Navy had gathered before the return of Hong Kong to the Chinese government in 1997, the invincible sister ships had proven their multi-capabilities from anti-submarine warfare through air offence and defense.

The HMS invincible class aircraft carrier has a much shorter size compared to the US aircraft carrier fleet, measuring at 677 ft (206m) long. The ship was powered by four Rolls-Royce Olympus TBM3 gas turbines, capable of generating a maximum speed of approximately 28 knots (32mph) with a range of 5,000 miles.

The Invisible's flight deck was 550 ft (168m) long and 55ft (16.8m), wide enough to accommodate an air group of up to 5 Sea Harriers and 9 Sea Kings. After an overhaul had taken place later on, the air group size grew to 9 Sea Harriers and 12 Sea Kings.

As for ship defense, the Invincible was equipped with a pair of Sea Dart surface to air missile launchers directly behind the Goalkeeper Gatling Gun located near the ship's bows. After returning from the Falklands War, the ship was added with two Phalanx CIWS and two Oerlikon 20mm anti-aircraft autocannons.

This superb Forces of Valor replica is beautifully presented in a display box, it is a must have for ship and military collectors.

• Superb replica 1:700 scale aircraft carrier
• Comes with her own fleet of 1:700 scale aircraft
• Packaged in presentation box
• Waterline Series Limited Edition
• Diecast Metal Lower Hull
• Jet Elevator Descending Display Mode
• Intricate Surface Details and FoV Signature Weathering Effects
• Movable Parts
• Highly Detailed Carrier Aircrafts
• Free Wheeled Hull