Airfix 1/48 English Electric Lightning F.6 Plastic Model Kit

Airfix 1/48 English Electric Lightning F.6 Plastic Model Kit

$85.99

Description

When it comes to significant British aircraft of the post Second World War era, few have had anything like the impact of the English Electric Lightning. It was a supersonic sensation which was originally introduced to protect Britain’s V-Bomber airfields against Soviet bomber attack. The ultimate incarnation of this flying hot-rod was the Lightning F.6, an aircraft which took all the performance of its predecessors, and presented it with even more speed, greater range, and better handling. 

This magnificent aircraft posted a stellar 28-year career with the Royal Air Force, through some of the most volatile times in world history. The F.6 variant saw the return of guns to the Lightning, following their omission on the F.3 which preceded it, armament which complemented a pair of Red Top air-to-air missiles and was welcomed by serving RAF pilots. 

Although incredible speed was always something associated with the Lightning, pilots were always of the opinion that the aircraft was more than just a point defender, and was easily capable of dogfighting, as long as its cannon armament was retained. 

Our English Electric Lightning model kit is almost as impressive as the real thing in 1/48 scale.

What's Inside

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

This remarkable 1:48 scale model of the English Electric Lightning F.6 showcases one of the most pivotal British aircraft from the post-war period with exquisite detail. Comprising 153 components and featuring a wingspan of 220mm, this kit replicates the pinnacle version of this supersonic marvel, an aircraft that enhanced the capabilities of its predecessors with superior speed, extended range, and improved manoeuvrability.

Key Features

  • Skill level 3 kit
  • 153 plastic parts with impressive detail throughout
  • Three authentic paint schemes included
  • 220mm wingspan for impressive display presence
  • Accurately recreates the F.6 variant with restored cannon armament
  • Includes Red Top air-to-air missile configuration options

History

Among the notable British aircraft developed after the Second World War, the English Electric Lightning stands out for its significant impact. Initially deployed to defend Britain's V-Bomber bases from Soviet bomber threats, this supersonic marvel was epitomised by the Lightning F.6, which surpassed its predecessors with enhanced speed, range, and handling.

This extraordinary aircraft served the Royal Air Force for an impressive 28 years, navigating some of the most turbulent periods in global history. The F.6 model marked the reintroduction of guns, which had been omitted in the preceding F.3, complementing its pair of Red Top air-to-air missiles, much to the satisfaction of RAF pilots.

While the Lightning was renowned for its incredible speed, pilots believed it was capable of more than just defending points, demonstrating proficiency in dogfighting, provided its cannon armament was retained.

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Key Specifications

  • Skill Level: 3

Full Specifications

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)35
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)22
Item Scale1:48 Scale
License lineBAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
Contents (what's in the box) setsPlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Number of Scheme options3
Flying Hours3
Wingspan (mm)220

(THIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM)

Specifications

Brand Airfix

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