Firefighter Aircraft 42152 | Technic | LEGO

🚒 LEGO Technic Firefighter Aircraft (Set 42152)

This challenging and rewarding set brings the functionality of a professional firefighting aircraft to life through realistic Technic mechanisms and a recognizable red and yellow color scheme. It is designed for builders aged 10 and over.

✈️ Realistic Design and Mechanics

The model is built to accurately represent a massive air tanker, complete with functional features that mimic its real-world counterpart.

• Size: The set contains 1,134 pieces, resulting in a large model that measures over 7 inches (18 cm) high, 23 inches (59 cm) long, and 23.5 inches (60 cm) wide.

• Controllable Flaps and Ailerons: The aircraft features controllable ailerons on the wings and elevators on the tail, which are operated via mechanisms inside the body.

• Landing Gear: It includes a functional and retractable landing gear mechanism that can be raised and lowered using a knob on the underside of the fuselage.

• Spinning Propellers: The model features three-bladed propellers that spin freely when the aircraft is pushed or rotated.

💧 Water-Drop Function

The most distinctive feature of the aircraft is its mechanism for dropping water, a core function of air tankers.

• Hatch Mechanism: The plane features a large, opening water drop hatch on the underside of the fuselage.

• Water Elements: The set includes LEGO blue water elements that can be loaded into the aircraft's body.

• Operation: A lever or knob on the body controls the opening of the hatch, allowing builders to simulate dropping the "water" onto a simulated fire.

🌟 Building Experience

As a LEGO Technic model, the focus is heavily on the mechanical functions, providing a challenging and educational build that teaches about gearing, linkages, and mechanical movement.

This set is an excellent gift for aviation enthusiasts, fans of large LEGO Technic vehicles, and anyone interested in understanding how complex machinery works.