DBMK 32002 1/32 Hawker Sea Fury FB.11
The Hawker Sea Fury is a British fighter aircraft that holds a significant place in aviation history. Developed by Hawker Aircraft during the latter stages of World War II, the Sea Fury was designed as a carrier-based fighter for the Royal Navy. It was one of the fastest piston-engine aircraft ever built.
The Sea Fury's development began as an improvement over the Hawker Tempest, with the aim of creating a better performing, lighter and more versatile aircraft. It was powered by the Bristol Centaurus engine, a robust and reliable powerplant that contributed to its impressive speed and climb rate. The Sea Fury's sleek design, featuring a low-drag fuselage and elliptical wings, further enhanced its aerodynamic efficiency.
In addition to its combat prowess, the Sea Fury was also known for its versatility. It could be equipped with a variety of armaments, including rockets, bombs, and cannons, making it suitable for a range of missions from ground attack to air superiority. The aircraft's robust construction and reliable performance made it a favourite among pilots.
The Hawker Sea Fury remains an iconic aircraft, celebrated for its speed, agility, and combat effectiveness. Its legacy endures as a symbol of British engineering excellence and a testament to the ingenuity of its designers.
Our kit features injection moulded plastic as well as photoetch parts to enable the modeller to create a replica of this charismatic aircraft. The kit design was based on a LiDAR scan of the Navy Wings airframe supported by extensive research.
Features
- 338 plastic parts
- 117 Photo-etch parts
- Metal rod & clear film
- Highly detailed cockpit and undercarriage bay
- Optional wings folded or wings extended
- Optional early or late undercarriage
- Drop tanks, bombs and rockets
- Seven marking schemes for the UK, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands
Original: $229.99
-65%$229.99
$80.50
Description
The Hawker Sea Fury is a British fighter aircraft that holds a significant place in aviation history. Developed by Hawker Aircraft during the latter stages of World War II, the Sea Fury was designed as a carrier-based fighter for the Royal Navy. It was one of the fastest piston-engine aircraft ever built.
The Sea Fury's development began as an improvement over the Hawker Tempest, with the aim of creating a better performing, lighter and more versatile aircraft. It was powered by the Bristol Centaurus engine, a robust and reliable powerplant that contributed to its impressive speed and climb rate. The Sea Fury's sleek design, featuring a low-drag fuselage and elliptical wings, further enhanced its aerodynamic efficiency.
In addition to its combat prowess, the Sea Fury was also known for its versatility. It could be equipped with a variety of armaments, including rockets, bombs, and cannons, making it suitable for a range of missions from ground attack to air superiority. The aircraft's robust construction and reliable performance made it a favourite among pilots.
The Hawker Sea Fury remains an iconic aircraft, celebrated for its speed, agility, and combat effectiveness. Its legacy endures as a symbol of British engineering excellence and a testament to the ingenuity of its designers.
Our kit features injection moulded plastic as well as photoetch parts to enable the modeller to create a replica of this charismatic aircraft. The kit design was based on a LiDAR scan of the Navy Wings airframe supported by extensive research.
Features
- 338 plastic parts
- 117 Photo-etch parts
- Metal rod & clear film
- Highly detailed cockpit and undercarriage bay
- Optional wings folded or wings extended
- Optional early or late undercarriage
- Drop tanks, bombs and rockets
- Seven marking schemes for the UK, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands