Albatros 1/1250 Alk333B HMS Gurkha F122 RN Type 81 Frigate Waterline Metal Model
Introduced by Albatros in the spring of 2019, model of the Tribal class frigate Gurkha built by Yarrow & Co. Ltd in Glasgow. The Tribals were 2300 ton displacement and 110m long, carrying 2 x 4.5" guns, 2 x Sea Cat systems, 1 x Mortar and a Wasp helicopter. Primarily intended for service in the Caribbean or Far East.
A welcome addition to Albatros' range!
Type 81 Tribal Class frigate of the Royal Navy, Gurkha was completed in 1960 by Yarrow & Co. Ltd, in Glasgow. There were 7 ships in class, 2300t, 109.7 x 12.9m, 25kn, crew 253