The Perkasa is a scale gas turbine attack craft. The small size is 1/32th scale, 37" long when constructed.
This model has a wooden hull and features a one-piece superstructure, which when removed gives clear and easy access to the powerplant and R/C bays.
The kit comes complete with all the required timber, die-cut manufactured, and pre-profiled torpedoes and Bofor gun components, all windows and comprehensive instructions.
No running hardware is provided as this will vary depending on the type of power unit used.
Not being a 'deep V' type hull, this model is ideal for electric power, or a water cooled marine engine.
The Perkasa was designed and built for the British Admiralty in 1954-59. It had three Rolls Royce Marine Proteus gas turbines as its main power plant, driving through reverse/reduction vee-drive gearboxes to fully-cavitating propellers.
It was the first warship in the world to be fitted with these engines and had a maximum speed between 50 and 60 knots. Most have diesel auxiliary engines for cruising and manoeuvring.
The armament generally consists of two 40mm L.60 Bofors guns and four 21-in torpedoes carried in side-launching chutes.
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