Revell Hawker HUNTER FGA.9/Mk.58 Model Kit (1:32) - 04703

Product Description

Revell Product Code: 04703 Scale: 1:32 Dimensions: 433mm x 321mm Skill Level: 5 No. of Parts: 207 Paints Required: 09 46 99 301 310 361 378 91 371 302 90 15 84 83 350 36 16 45 78 48 Additional Features
- The kit

Includes:: parts for two variants the FGA.9 & Mk 58
- Detailed surfaces with recessed panel joints
- Detailed cockpit with a pronounced instrument panel
- Detailed MB ejection seat with many parts
- Engine air intakes with fan
- Detailed undercarriage
- Undercarriage optionally extended or retracted
- Air brake optionally extended or retracted
- Antennas for FGA.9 version
- Sensors & antennas for the Mk.58 version
- Additional 230 & 100 gallon fuel tanks
- Rocket pods for the FGA.9 version
- 150 gallon auxiliary fuel tanks plus a Maverick guided missile & additional wing pylons for the Swiss Air Force version
- Decal set for following versions:
- Hawker Hunter FGA.9, No.1 Squadron, Royal Air Force, West Raynham, Engl&, September 1963
- Hawker Hunter F.58, Fliegerstaffel 21, Swiss Air Force, Emmen Air Base, March 1994 Aircraft Background Information The famous Hawker Hunter is certainly one of the most elegant jet fighter aircraft ever produced in Great Britain. It entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1954 & was used in large numbers as a fighter-interceptor. The prototype first flew in 1951 & two years later set the absolute world speed record. The Hunter is well known for its ease of control & stable flight characteristics. It is a favorite with every pilot who has ever flown it. A total of nearly 2000 Hunters were built & it saw service with 18 different air forces. During the 50s & early 60s the Hawker Hunter was the main Guardian of the Skies within the RAF & NATO. The Hunter was later modernized & given a new role as fighter-bomber (FGA.9) within the RAF. Fitted with four 30 mm cannon, it could also carry a variety of offensive weapons. It served in no fewer than 37 RAF squadrons up until the late 70's & was finally decommissioned in 1984. The Swiss Air Force took delivery of its first Mk.58 Hunter in the spring of 1959. It was built under license at the Emmen aircraft factory. The Hunter was used as a fighter-bomber in 15 flying squadrons & received extensive modifications to meet various service requirements. The last Hunter serving in Switzerland was not decommissioned until 16 January 1994, a great tribute to this aircraft’s performance.