2708 - 1/48 Hunter F.Mk.6/9 Italeri  [IT-2708S]

Period: from '50 to '90

Nation: Britain

Model Dim.: 29,3 cm

Hunter F. Mk.6/9

The Hawker Hunter, which arrived to solution in the mid-50s, was created from a certain Royal Air Force requirement, within the late 40s, highlighted the necessity for a jet fighter aircraft comparable, about performance, on United states F-86 Sabre and also the Soviet MiG-15. Showcased by a good framework, it had been in a position to reach, as a result of its Rolls-Royce Avon engine, 1,150 Km/h. Greatly armed with 4 30 mm. cannons, the Hunter reached the entire readiness associated with task just with the version F.6 with a much better motor performance, dependability and journey autonomy. Down the road FGA.9 version, focused on ground attack duties, was introduced and showcased with four pylons to put on bombs, rockets and additional fuel tanks. The Hawker Hunter was additionally a commercial success and was employed by the air forces of several nations