Hobby Boss 81733 - 1/48 Hawk T MK.1A  [HB-81733]

The Hawk T1A is a modified Hawk T1, which was intended to replace the Hawker Hunter in the RAF's 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 RAF's Red Arrows display team; the underbody gun pod is used to carry oil for the display smoke system.[citation needed]

• Model Dimension: Length: 268 mm Wingspan:210 mm
• Total Plastic Parts: 180+
• Total Sprues: 13 sprues
• Chromeplate Parts: n/a
• Resin Parts: n/a
• Metal Parts: n/a
• Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece
• Film Accessory: n/a
• Released Date: 2014-09

More Features:

• the kit consists of over 180 parts
• Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design
• Detailed engine & cockpit