Supermarine S-5 Scale 1:72 AMP 72009 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit

Supermarine S.5 racing seaplane aircraft plastic model kit in 1:72 scale represents a British high-speed floatplane developed specifically for international air racing.

The Supermarine S.5 was designed by R.J. Mitchell to compete in the 1927 Schneider Trophy. Featuring a highly streamlined airframe and a powerful liquid-cooled engine, the S.5 marked a major step forward in aerodynamic refinement and engine integration.

Supermarine S.5 – Schneider Trophy Racing Seaplane

Operated by the United Kingdom, the Supermarine S.5 achieved victory in the 1927 Schneider Trophy and played a crucial role in the evolutionary path that later led to the famous Supermarine S.6 and S.6B designs. The aircraft belongs to the Interwar period, when racing seaplanes directly influenced future military aircraft development.

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 1:72 scale, a standard scale for historic racing and experimental aircraft collections.

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: 1:72
• Model (SKU): AMP 72009
• 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.