Academy – 1/72 Scale – #12462 Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib Plastic Model Kit

Academy – 1/72 Scale – #12462 Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib Plastic Model Kit

The Hawker Typhoon (Tiffy in RAF slang) is a British single-seat fighter-bomber, produced by Hawker Aircraft. It was intended to be a medium–high altitude interceptor, as a replacement for the Hawker Hurricane, but several design problems were encountered and it never completely satisfied this requirement.

The Typhoon was originally designed to mount twelve .303 inch (7.7 mm) Browning machine guns and be powered by the latest 2000 hp engines. Its service introduction in mid-1941 was plagued with problems and for several months the aircraft faced a doubtful future. When the Luftwaffe brought the formidable Focke-Wulf Fw 190 into service in 1941, the Typhoon was the only RAF fighter capable of catching it at low altitudes; as a result it secured a new role as a low-altitude interceptor.

Features:

• Fully engraved panel lines & rivet details
• Optional position canopy & landing gear door
• Detailed cockpit interior & landing gear

Decal options:

1. Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib
   Royal Air Force (1918-now)
   175 Sqn. MN582 / HH-A
   August 1944
   FS36270 FS36152 FS34079
2. Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib
   Royal Air Force (1918-now)
   193 Sqn. SW493 / DP-S / Betty
   August 1945
   FS36270 FS36152 FS34079

Includes:

• Plastic sprues
• Waterslide decals
• Clear parts

Please note glue and paints are not included with this kit

Product Id: ACA-12462