English Electric Lightning F.6 1:48 Airfix 09178A
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Plastic model aircraft kit: English Electric Lightning F.6 1:48 Airfix 09178A
The English Electric Lightning is one of the most iconic British jet aircraft of the post-war period. Designed as a supersonic interceptor, it was tasked with protecting V-bomber bases from the threat of Soviet strategic bombers. The F.6 version represented the pinnacle of this machine's development, offering increased speed, greater range, and improved maneuverability compared to its predecessors.
The 1:48 scale model faithfully captures the silhouette of this supersonic fighter. The F.6 version is characterized by the restored gun armament, which was a response to the needs of RAF pilots who believed the aircraft had potential beyond mere target interception and could effectively fight in dogfights. The aircraft's design, with its characteristic stacked engine layout, makes it unique in aviation history.
Kit features:
- Scale: 1:48
- Number of parts: 153
- Wingspan: 220 mm
- Skill level: 3
- Three authentic painting schemes
- Armament configuration options, including Red Top air-to-air missiles
- Faithful reproduction of the F.6 variant with restored gun armament
Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, you will need separately sold modeling tools (e.g., nippers, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.
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