Tamiya 89784 - Hawk Mk.66 Swiss Air Force  [89784]

Flying Above the Alps

Since its first journey in 1974, the Hawk has been utilized by the RAF as a training/light combat aircraft. The Adour 151 turbofan engine which has a 2,360kg optimum takeoff fat ended up being fitted to the 11m long, 5.7 tons lightweight fuselage. Also towards the 30mm gun pod, the Hawk could carry up to 3 a lot of ordnance such as for instance AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles. The Hawk which has been operated by 16 countries as well as the Swiss Air Force showcased an economical design which had a sturdy fuselage with excellent maneuverability. The Swiss Air Force chose the Hawk Mk.66 which had an improved engine production and utilized them as advanced trainers. Deployment associated with the 20 ordered Hawks began in 1990, with their exemplary traveling ability and great capability of ordnances, these were widely used in air-to-air and air-to-ground attack roles until their retirement in 2002.

Specs & Features

• 1/48 scale plastic assembly kit associated with the Hawk Mk.66 “Swiss Air Force”.
• Length: 242mm,
• Height: 197mm
• The compact fuselage was richly reproduced.
• Photo-etched components to depict tool panels and back view mirrors are included for a sharper finish.
• Add-ons such as for instance gun pod, fall tank, Sidewinder missiles additionally included.
• Both canopy and airbrake may be reproduced in either an open or shut state.
• Landing gear wheels function an authentic tire form to highlight the aircrafts fat.
• Includes 2 steel pilot numbers which work as aircraft's nose fat.
• Includes high quality Cartograf markings to depict a Swiss Air Force aircraft, 3 RAF aircraft, and a RNAS aircraft. Aircraft parts are product of Italeri.