Tamiya 89784 Hawk Mk.66 Swiss Air Force 1/48 Scale Kit  [89784]

Hawk Mk.66 Heritage and Training Role

The Hawk Mk.66 is a variant of the famed Hawk series introduced in 1974 as a trainer and light combat aircraft. Powered by the Adour 151 turbofan, the type has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,360kg and an 11 metre fuselage able to carry up to 3 tonnes of ordnance such as AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles and a 30mm gun pod.

Swiss Service and Operational Use

The Swiss Air Force selected the Hawk Mk.66 for advanced pilot training, taking delivery of 20 aircraft between 1990 and 2002. The model gained a reputation for reliable handling and effective multi-role capability.

Assembly Notes for the Tamiya Hawk Mk.66 Kit

Tamiya's 1/48 scale kit recreates the Hawk Mk.66's compact profile, finishing at 242mm in length and 197mm in height. Photo-etched parts enhance cockpit and mirror detail, and the kit includes a gun pod, drop tank and Sidewinder missiles for authentic loadouts. Options allow the canopy to be modelled open or closed and the airbrake positioned as required.