Introduced into service in 1941, the Hawker Typhoon was designed to be the RAF's ultimate interceptor fighter. Superseding the Hawker Hurricane, it was hoped that the Typhoon would prove a powerful and effective opponent to the Luftwaffe. However, it was not to be! Initially plagued by mechanical woes from the engine and inadequate performance at high altitude, the Typhoon instead found fame as a low level attack aircraft, a role to which it was both well-suited and hugely effective.
Technical Specification & Details
Scale 1/24
Skill 4
Flying Hours 6
Number of Parts 520
Dimensions L 404mm X W 528mm
Age 8+
Description
The early Typhoons were somewhat rushed into service and modifications became desirable, or even essential. Perhaps the most noticeable difference from the later models was around the canopy area – the first Typhoons were supplied with a forward opening ‘car door’ style cockpit entry that even included a wind down window. The pilot also had a transparent roof panel, which hinged open to the left and some machines had the addition of a rear-facing mirror, on the canopy frame.
Some of the other options this new version will allow are:
- The new ‘car door’ style canopy structure
- Earlier ‘car door’ pilots seat
- Alternative main undercarriage wheel
- Pneumatic tail wheel
- Alternate cannon fairings for the guns
- Different internal frame structure
- 500Ib ‘Long Tail’ bombs
Livery A: R7752 PR-G, Roland Beamont, 609 Squadron Manston 1943
Livery B: RB781 SA-H 486 Squadron
Livery C: EK270 EL-X 181 Squadron
Livery D: JP671 XP-R 174 Squadron
Additionally, this version of the 1/24th scale Hawker Typhoon kit provides the option to construct his model with or without the main aerial in place, plus a similar option for the pilot's optional rear-facing mirror.