Description
Late in 1940, the RAF predicted that the advent of the pressurised Junkers Ju 86P bomber series over Britain would be the start of a new sustained high altitude bombing offensive by the Luftwaffe, in which case development was put in hand for a pressurised version of the Spitfire, with a new version of the Merlin (the Mk VI). It would take some time to develop the new fighter and an emergency stop-gap measure was needed as soon as possible: this was the Mk V.
The basic Mk V was a Mk I with the Merlin 45 series engine. This engine delivered 1,440 hp at take-off, and incorporated a new single-speed single-stage supercharger design. Improvements to the carburettor also allowed the Spitfire to use zero gravity manoeuvres without any problems with fuel flow. Several Mk I and Mk II airframes were converted to Mk V standard by Supermarine and started equipping fighter units from early 1941. The majority of the Mk Vs were built at Castle Bromwich.
Kit Features:
- Scale : 1:32
- Item Type : Static kit
- Model Dimension : Length: 284mm Wingspan: 350.3mm
- Total Plastic Parts : 240+pcs
- Total Sprues : 9 sprues and tyres
- Camouflage Scheme : Spitfire MK.Vb
- Photo Etched Parts : 1 piece
- More Features : Fuselage
- Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details
Engine
- Finely detailed engine.
Interior
- Finely detailed engine accessory compartment,
- Finely detailed cockpit
Wings
-Newly tooled wings accurately represent real ones
- Optional position flaps
PE
- Photo-etched parts for safety belt,interior details