Tamiya 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I - w/3 Figures #37011  [37011]

An Unsung Hero

The Hawker Hurricane was developed throughout the 1930s as Britain's first low-wing monoplane fighter and is considered a representative RAF fighter of WWII together using the Supermarine Spitfire. Its characteristic fabric-covered rear fuselage ended up being tough and an easy task to produce, plus the Mk.I variant entered solution from late-1937. Although Hurricanes were outperformed by the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Bf109s, the RAF used successful tactics which saw Spitfires engage Bf109s while the Hurricanes went after the bombers. Form British, the Hurricane was additionally employed by a great many other countries, including Finland. About 15,000 Hurricanes of all types had been manufactured in total and so they served with difference before end associated with war.

Concerning the Model

• 1/48 scale synthetic construction kit model of the Hurricane Mk.I.
• Length: 198mm, Wingspan: 254mm.
• The robust type with fabric-covered rear fuselage is accurately reproduced.
• Photo-etched components highlight cockpit details.
• Cowlings may be detached to reveal the Merlin motor even after installation.
• 2 forms of spinners and propellers included.
• 2 pilot and 1 commander numbers plus 6 marking choices included.
• Includes a Photographic Reference handbook (A5-size, 36 pages).
• Aircraft parts are item of Italeri.