COBI Building Set HC WW2 Spitfire Mk. XVI Bubbletop (COBI-5865)

Product detailed description

Model kit of the British single-seat fighter aircraft Supermarine Spitfire MK.XVI. Bubbletop in green-gray camouflage. The assembled aircraft features movable control surfaces, a rotating propeller, and a detachable landing gear. The aircraft can stand on its own landing gear or on a stand included in the package. Models in 1:48 scale bring the same joy but take up more space on the shelf.

Number of figures: 0 pcs
Dimensions after assembly: 21 x 20 x 9 cm
Scale: 1:48
Box dimensions (packaging): 27.5 x 18 x 6 cm
Number of bricks: 152 pcs
Package weight: 240 g
Recommended age: 6+
Bricks can be combined with another well-known brand: Yes
Material: Plastic
Collection: World War II

Interesting facts:
Designer Reginald J. Mitchell began working on a new fighter according to RAF specifications as early as 1931.
Eventually, after many modifications, perhaps the most famous fighter of World War II was created, but the Hawker Hurricane was still the most numerous aircraft in the RAF's arsenal.
The very first Spitfire was commissioned on August 4, 1938, in the 19th Fighter Squadron of the RAF. For the first time, the pilot had to swear not to forget to lower the landing gear when landing, which pilots were not accustomed to with older aircraft.
The Spitfire aircraft was characterized by the very first use of flush rivets to maintain a low wing profile and many other technologies that were modern at the time.
German aircraft were also very good, but they lacked one essential thing, the extraordinarily reliable and powerful legendary Rolls-Royce engine.
Bubbletop machines received a drop-shaped cockpit cover for better pilot visibility. Pilots initially rejected the new cockpit shape, but mission experiences showed the advantages of this design.
In total, more than 24 versions of the Mk.XVI Bubbletop were produced, with a total of 1,211 units manufactured. 60 airworthy machines are still in operation today.

Technical parameters of the original:
Dimensions: wingspan 9.9 m, length 9.5 m, height 4.25 m
Empty weight: 2297 kg, maximum takeoff weight 3,400 kg
Power unit: liquid-cooled twelve-cylinder Rolls-Royce Merlin 266 with an output of 1160 kW three-blade propeller with a diameter of 3.29 m
Maximum speed: 645 km/h
Climb rate: 20 m/s
Fuel tank capacity: 386 l
Maximum flight altitude: 12,650 m
Range: 1575 km, maximum 1842 km
Armament: 2x Hispano Mk.II caliber 20 mm +2x Browning Mk.II machine gun caliber 12.7 mm
Crew: 1