The Hawker Hunter F1 first entered RAF service in 1954, with the FGA.9 variant being introduced and tasked with close - air - support from 1960 to 1971. Its Avon turbojet engine could propel the aircraft to an impressive 715mph (.94Mach). Hunters were armed with four 30mm Aden cannons and rocket pods, plus external fuel tanks, dependent on mission requiremen t. Marking this centenary year of the founding of the Royal Air Force, Revell’s highly detailed model features fine surface detail, fully outfitted cockpit, undercarriage, ‘Sabrina’ spent - casing blisters and a choice of rocket pods and external fuel tanks.
A challenging model construction kit of this British fighter aircraft. In the FGA 9 version the famous Hawker Hunter was used among others, in the ground attack role by the Royal Air Force.
- Surfaces with countersunk sheet metal joints
- Detailed under-carriage
Authentic representation of the following versions:
- Hawker Hunter FGA.9, No.54 Squadron, Royal Air Force, West Raynham, England, June 1968
- Hawker Hunter FGA.9, No.8 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Khormaksar, Aden, early 1963
Main Colours 5 8 9 36 65 75 77 90 91 99
Additional Colours 15 45 48 89