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 with a 2,360kg maximum takeoff fat wound up being suited to the 11m long, 5.7 tons lightweight fuselage. Also towards 30mm weapon pod, the Hawk could take with you 3 significant amounts of ordnance specially AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles. The Hawk which has been operated by 16 countries too when the Swiss Air Force showcased a cost-effective design which had a sturdy fuselage with excellent maneuverability. The Swiss Air Force discover the Hawk Mk.66 which had an improved motor production and utilized them as high level trainers. Implementation of 20 ordered Hawks were only available in 1990, with their exceptional flying capability and great capacity for ordnances, they were trusted in air-to-air and air-to-ground assault functions until their retirement in 2002.

Specs & Features

• 1/48 scale synthetic installation kit of this Hawk Mk.66 “Swiss Air Force”.
• Length: 242mm,
• Height: 197mm
• The compact fuselage is richly reproduced.
• Photo-etched components to depict tool panels and back view mirrors are included for a sharper finish.
• Add-ons including weapon pod, fall tank, Sidewinder missiles additionally included.
• Both canopy and airbrake might be reproduced in either an available or shut state.
• Landing gear wheels function a traditional tire kind to emphasize the aircrafts fat.
• Includes 2 metal pilot numbers which become aircraft's nose weight.
• Includes quality Cartograf markings to depict a Swiss Air Force aircraft, 3 RAF aircraft, and a RNAS aircraft. Aircraft elements are product of Italeri.