COBI Building Set HC WW2 Hawker Typhoon Mk.1B (COBI-5864)

Product detailed description

Building set of the famous fighter aircraft in RAF colors with test pilot insignia PROF. The assembled model has a rotating propeller with yellow painted tips and removable landing gear legs. Building sets in 1:48 scale bring the same joy but take up more space on the shelf.

Number of figures: 0 pcs
Dimensions after assembly: 26 x 20.5 x 10.5 cm
Scale: 1:48
Box dimensions (packaging): 27.5 x 18 x 6 cm
Number of bricks: 190 pcs
Package weight: 260 g
Recommended age: 6+
Bricks can be combined with another well-known brand: Yes
Material: Plastic
Collection: World War II

Interesting facts:
Hawker Typhoon was designed by the brilliant aeronautical engineer Sydney Camm based on the Royal Army's command requirement as an exceptionally well-armed machine with high engine performance.
Within a few months, Hawker Aircraft presented a prototype that the armament commission labeled as a formidable competitor and destroyer of the German Fw 190.
The fighter-bomber first took off on February 24, 1940, from Hawker Aircraft's company airfield in Kingston, United Kingdom.
However, the test flights of the new machine did not go without difficulties. The biggest problem was the faulty Napier Sabre II engine, which caused several serious crashes.
All shortcomings were soon rectified, and the Typhoon became the most successful aircraft for destroying ground targets.
Today, it is little known that due to its high speed and stability at low altitudes, the Hawker Typhoon was one of the few fighters capable of destroying German V1 missiles in flight.
The flight characteristics also influenced the air combat strategy. Typhoons typically attacked returning German aircraft, which they easily caught up with and subsequently completely dispersed.
All aircraft designed by S. Camm were extraordinarily successful, with Hurricane, Tempest, Sea Fury, Tornado, Sea Hawk, Hunter, and Siddeley making their mark in aviation history. For his work, Sydney Camm was awarded the Order of the British Empire.
The only Czechoslovak who flew the Hawker Typhoon was also the commander of the British 198th Fighter Squadron, Jiří Maňák. As a member of the RAF, he flew a total of 273 combat sorties.

Technical specifications of the original:
Dimensions: wingspan 12.6 m, length 9.7 m, height 4.7 m
Empty aircraft weight: 4010 kg
Maximum takeoff weight: 5171 kg
Power unit: 24-cylinder Napier Sabre IIA H-24 engine with turbocharger and 1,630 kW output
Maximum speed: 663 km/h
Climb rate: 13.9 m/s
Maximum flight altitude: 10,700 m
Fuel tank capacity: 3,636 l + up to 1,590 l in additional tanks
Range: 2,655 km
Armament: 4x Hispano Suiza Mk. II caliber 20 mm, 2x 450 kg aerial bomb + 8x unguided rocket RP-3
Crew: 1