81738 1/48 RAF Red Arrows Hawk T MK1/1A

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Retail Price: $65.99

Scale: 1/48
Brand: Hobbyboss

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Product Code: 81738

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1/48 RAF Red Arrows Hawk T MK1/1A
RAF Red Arrows Hawk T MK1/11The BAE Systems Hawk is a British single engine, advanced jet trainer aircraft. It first flew in 1974 as the Hawker Siddeley Hawk. The Hawk is used by the Royal Air Force, and other air forces, as either a trainer or a low-cost combat aircraft. The Hawk is still in production with over 900 Hawks sold to 18 customers around the world.
The Hawk T1A is a modified Hawk T1, which was intended to replace the Hawker Hunter in the RAFs Tactical Weapons Units. A total of 89 aircraft were converted to carry two underwing AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and a centreline gun pod. During the 1980s, the RAF began using TWU Hawks in the Mixed Fighter Force MFF concept. The intention was to attach three of four Hawks to a Phantom or Tornado interceptor, which would guide them using its powerful radar onto enemy targets.
This is also the variant used by the RAFs Red Arrows display team; the underbody gun pod is used to carry oil for the display smoke system.

Kit Includes:
-Detailed fuselage & wing w/accurate design

-Detailed engine & cockpit