A05140 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIII
Product Info
A variant of this famous fighting airplane which was the result of a desire to produce a 'Super Spitfire', the F Mk.XVIII was a further refinement of the Rolls Royce Griffon powered Mk.XIV, but one which incorporated a number of improvements over its predecessor. In addition to several cockpit enhancements for the pilot, the F Mk.XVIII also benefitted from increased fuel carrying capacity and strengthened wings, allowing it to carry either rockets or bombs in addition to its cannon and machine gun armament. With a total production run or 300 aircraft, the RAF would receive two versions of this fighter, the F.Mk.XVIII fitted with the standard E wing and the FR.Mk.XVIII, which included a camera for photo reconnaissance work. Too late to see service during WWII, these powerful Spitfires did see action as part of 'Operation Firedog' and actions against Communist guerrillas during the Malayan Emergency.
What's Inside
Schemes
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Tech Specs
- How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?
- 157
- Item Scale
- 1:48
- Batteries Required
- No
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
- 21.3
- Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)
- 7.6
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
- 20.7
- Finish
- Plastic
- Number of Scheme options
- 2
- Skill Level
- 3
- Flying Hours
- 2
- Wingspan (mm)
- 234
WARNING Not suitable for children under 36 months. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. CAUTION Please remove all packaging before giving the toy to a child.