COBI Building Set HC WW2 Hawker Hurricane (no.302 Sqn.RAF) (COBI-5762)

Building set: Fighter aircraft Hawker Hurricane (no. 302 Sqn. RAF) COBI 5762 – World War II 1:32
This building set represents the iconic British fighter aircraft Hawker Hurricane in the form of the model of the 302nd Polish Squadron RAF, which distinguished itself during the Battle of Britain. It was released on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of this key event of World War II.
The model is in 1:32 scale, featuring realistic details including the pilot's cabin, cockpit, and retractable landing gear. The building set is compatible with other well-known building brands and is suitable as an educational toy as well as for collectors.

Building set parameters:
Version (series): 04/2025
Number of pieces: 375 pcs
Number of figures: 1 pc (RAF pilot)
Scale: 1:32
Dimensions when assembled: 20.5 × 25.5 × 9 cm
Package dimensions: 34.5 × 24 × 6 cm
Package weight: 610 g
Recommended age: 8+
Combinability: Yes (compatible with other brands)
Glowing pieces: No
Material: Plastic
Collection: World War II

Hawker Hurricane – British legend of World War II
The Hawker Hurricane was developed in the mid-1930s under the leadership of designer Sydney Camm, who advocated for a modern monoplane at a time when British command still preferred biplanes. The first flight took place in November 1935, and serial production began in 1936.
By the end of production in 1944, 14,533 units were produced in various versions. Although often overshadowed by the more famous Spitfire, the Hurricane played a significant role in the defense of Britain – destroying up to 60% of enemy Luftwaffe aircraft during the Battle of Britain.
It was also used by Czechoslovak and Polish pilots. The 302nd Polish Squadron RAF, whose version is captured in this building set, was a significant unit. Its pilot Wacław Król became a fighter ace with 286 missions.

Technical parameters
Wingspan: 12.19 m
Length: 9.58 m
Height: 4.01 m
Empty weight: 1,886 kg
Takeoff weight: 2,605 kg
Engine: Rolls-Royce Merlin MK II, power 757 kW
Maximum speed: 509 km/h
Cruising speed: 344 km/h
Max. flight altitude: 10,120 m
Climb rate: 10.9 m/s
Range: 357 km
Fuel capacity: 441 l
Armament: 8× Browning MG machine gun caliber 7.7 mm
Crew: 1 pilot

From the memories of Wacław Król:
„A Spitfire with a white arc of smoke behind its tail flew past us. Below us, a battle raged between Spitfires and Messerschmitts, so we dove in. As newcomers, we were ordered to return to base, but we didn't want to run away, never again.”