Supermarine S-5 Scale 1:48 AMP 48009 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit

Supermarine S.5 racing seaplane aircraft plastic model kit in 1:48 scale represents a British high-speed floatplane designed specifically for international air racing.

The Supermarine S.5 was developed to compete in the 1927 Schneider Trophy, an event that drove rapid advances in aerodynamics and engine performance. Designed by R.J. Mitchell, the S.5 featured a streamlined airframe and powerful engine, setting new standards for speed and efficiency.

Supermarine S.5 – Schneider Trophy Racing Seaplane

Operated by the United Kingdom, the Supermarine S.5 achieved notable success in the Schneider Trophy competition and played a key role in the technological evolution that later influenced famous Supermarine designs of the late 1930s. Its service belongs to the Interwar period, when competitive air racing shaped future military aviation concepts.

This plastic model kit by AMP accurately depicts the Supermarine S.5 racing seaplane. The model belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is produced in 1:48 scale, a popular scale for detailed interwar aircraft models.

Kit contents:

• Plastic sprues with aircraft and float parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting and marking guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: AMP
• Scale: 1:48
• Model (SKU): AMP 48009
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Aircraft: Supermarine S.5
• Role: Racing seaplane
• Subject country: United Kingdom
• Period: Interwar
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.