Full Scale Replicas (FSRs)

Built for impact. Designed for precision.

EDM specialises in the design and manufacture of Full Scale Replicas (FSRs) for defence, aerospace and specialist sectors. Whether used for training, planning, concept development, exhibitions or recruitment — our FSRs are built to impress, inform, and perform.

Ranging from low-fidelity mock-ups to high-fidelity, fully immersive showpieces, each replica is engineered to meet specific requirements for scale, ergonomics, detail and durability. These replicas allow our clients to visualise complex systems, test human factors, or showcase next-generation platforms — all without needing an operational asset.

EDM’s in-house team works closely with clients to deliver solutions tailored to purpose, timescale, and budget — using real OEM data wherever available to ensure technical and visual authenticity.

Applications include:

• Training and familiarisation

• Recruitment and outreach

• Engineering design validation

• Exhibitions and trade shows

• Visitor centres and education

• Marketing and investor engagement

Recent projects include:

🔧 AERALIS AJT Full Scale Replica
Delivered in early 2024, EDM partnered with AERALIS to manufacture a full-size replica of their Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT), showcased at DIMDEX in Qatar. Built to a tight deadline, this centrepiece project highlighted the aircraft’s concept and aesthetic, helping AERALIS communicate its future-focused platform with real visual impact.

✈️ F-35 Full Scale Replica – Royal Danish Air Force
In September 2023, EDM delivered a 1:1 scale mock-up of the F-35A Lightning II to the Royal Danish Air Force. Designed for recruitment, training engagement, and public display, the replica reflects our commitment to precision engineering and immersive realism — bringing the aircraft’s form to life for future pilots and international audiences alike.

Capabilities:

• Designed using OEM or client-provided data

• Ergonomic and spatial planning accuracy

• Manufactured in the UK using advanced fabrication technologies

• Suitable for both static indoor and outdoor applications

• Full-size visual and physical fidelity (up to 1:1 scale)