Italeri 2708 - 1/48 Hunter F.Mk.6/9  [IT-2708S]

Period: from '50 to '90

Country: Britain

Model Dim.: 29,3 cm

Hunter F. Mk.6/9

The Hawker Hunter, which arrived to solution in the mid-50s, is made from a specific Royal Air Force requirement, within the late 40s, highlighted the need for a jet fighter aircraft comparable, about performance, on United states F-86 Sabre as well as the Soviet MiG-15. Showcased by good framework, it turned out able to achieve, after its Rolls-Royce Avon motor, 1,150 Km/h. Greatly armed with 4 30 mm. cannons, the Hunter reached the entire readiness related to task simply aided by the variation F.6 with a much better engine performance, dependability and journey autonomy. Later on FGA.9 variation, centered on ground assault duties, ended up being introduced and showcased with four pylons to hold bombs, rockets and additional gas tanks. The Hawker Hunter ended up being in addition a commercial success and had been employed by the air forces of several countries