| Scale | 1/72 |
|---|---|
| Type | Attack |
| Period | The Second World War (1939-1945) |
| Country | Great Britain |
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Assembly model of Hawker Typhoon IB Airfix 02041A
Hawker Typhoon - British single-seat, single-engine, metal half-body low-wing attack fighter of the Second World War. Designed to the requirements set out by the British Ministry of Defense in specification F.18/37 of 1937, by renowned designer Sydney Kemm. The prototype flight took place on February 24, 1940, and series production began in 1941. The aircraft were equipped with three Napier Saber Mk.II engine variants with a range of 2,180 to 2,260 km. There were five versions of this aircraft. The first two are F.Mk.IA and F.Mk.Ib fighters, which differ mainly in onboard weapons. AI Mk.IV radar fighters and Hawker Typhoon FR Mk IB – reconnaissance variant. After overcoming the initial design problems, especially the engine deficiencies, the Hawker Typhoon also had great success against V-1 shells and German tanks during the Battle of Normandy. In total, more than 3,300 copies were built. Technical data (Typhoon F.Mk.IB version): length: 9.73 m, wingspan: 12.67 m, height: 4.66 m, maximum speed: 663 km/h, rate of climb: 13.59 m /s, maximum range: 821 km, maximum ceiling 10700 m, armament: stationary - 4 Hispano Mk. II 20-mm guns, suspended - up to 908 kg of bombs, 8 RP-3 rockets.
Glue and paint are not included in the set.
