Gloster G.40 “Pioneer” – the British experimental jet fighter

The Gloster G.40 was the first British-built jet aircraft. The machine was built by engineers Carter and Whitley. The G.40 was a low-wing monoplane with a NACA 23012 airfoil and trapezoidal shape. Three-point chassis with front wheel. It was planned to arm the fighter with four 7.7 mm caliber machine guns with a reserve of 2000 rounds. The first tests of the plane began in April 1941 at the Brockworths airfield. The aircraft with the serial number W4101, equipped with a W.1X engine, producing a thrust of 3 KN, took off for its first flight and flew at an altitude of only 2 meters. The fighter was piloted by test pilot Sawyers. The second flight took place on May 15, 1941 - this time the machine was equipped with a 3.8 KN thrust engine W.1. The plane reached a speed of 240 mph and the flight lasted 17 minutes. On April 28, 1946, Gloster G.40 was transferred to the Science Museum in London, where it remains today.

Carefully designed model of an interesting aircraft with colorful camouflage, excellent detailing. It is possible to make a model of the engine. Ailerons and control plates can be made either continuous with the main wing and tail plates or separated. For modelers with little experience, we recommend working under the supervision of a more experienced modeler, and for beginner modelers, we recommend making the model without the interior of the cockpit, with an opaque hood and without the landing gear, in the flight stage.