Hawker Tempest Mk. V

Skill Level 5 (Ages 13+) ~ 212 Parts

History: With some 800 models built, the MK V of the Tempest series established itself from 1944 onward as the most powerful fighter or fighter-bomber of the Allied powers. As one of the fastest fighters of the Second World War, the propeller-driven Tempest V was able to hold its own even against the German jet fighter Me262.
It became famous as the "V1 fighter". With a top speed of up to 696 km/h, this Jagdflugzeug was able to track and shoot down Marschflugkörper before they could do any damage.

Features: 9 Injection molded frame. Very precise engravings. Very detailed model.

Dimensions: 321 mm length, 153 mm height, 391 mm wingspan
Decal sheet: 2 Variants:
● Hawker Tempest V, No. 150 Wing, Royal Air Force, Newchurch, England, June 1944
● Hawker Tempest V, No. 501 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Westhampnett, England, Autumn 1944