MD 450 Ouragan 1:72 Heller 56201 STARTER KIT

Plastic model airplane to assemble: MD 450 Ouragan 1:72 Heller 56201 STARTER KIT

The Heller 56201 starter kit features a plastic model to assemble of the MD 450 Ouragan airplane in 1:72 scale. This model is a great opportunity for aviation and modeling enthusiasts to recreate in miniature the first French jet fighter that went into mass production.

Model details:

• Scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: Heller
• Catalog number: 56201
• Starter kit

About the MD 450 Ouragan:

The MD 450 Ouragan, designed by Marcel Dassault, was the first French jet fighter to enter mass production. The prototype of this aircraft made its first flight on February 23, 1949, and the first production model took off on December 5, 1951. A total of 350 Ouragans were built, of which 175 went to the French Air Force, while the rest were delivered to Israel and India. The Salvadoran Air Force purchased 18 Ouragans from Israel.

History and significance:

The Ouragan played a key role in the revival of the French aviation industry after World War II. It was used by the air forces of France, India, Israel, and El Salvador. In Israeli service, the Ouragan participated in the Suez Crisis and the Six-Day War.

Design and performance:

• Engine: One Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet engine produced under license by Hispano-Suiza
• Armament: 4 Hispano-Suiza HS.404 20 mm cannons, capability to carry bombs and rockets
• Maximum speed: 940 km/h
• Combat range: 450 km
• Operational ceiling: 13,000 m

Operational use:

The Ouragan was primarily used as a fighter-bomber. In Israeli service, during the Suez Crisis, Ouragans conducted ground support and escort missions. During the conflict, they shot down several enemy aircraft, including four de Havilland Vampires. In India, these aircraft were used in ground support and reconnaissance missions during conflicts with Pakistan and China.

Starter kit:

The Heller 56201 starter kit includes all the necessary components to assemble the MD 450 Ouragan model, making it an ideal choice for beginner modelers. With precisely reproduced details, this model is an excellent replica of the historical aircraft that played a significant role in military aviation history.

Assembly and painting kit.