Description
The Hawk T1A is a modified Hawk T1, which was intended to replace the Hawker Hunter in the RAF's Tactical Weapons Units. A total of 89 aircraft were converted to carry two underwing AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and a centreline gun pod. During the 1980s, the RAF began using TWU Hawks in the Mixed Fighter Force (MFF) concept; the intention was to attach three of four Hawks to a Phantom or Tornado interceptor, which would guide them using its powerful radar onto enemy targets.
This is also the variant used by the RAF's Red Arrows display team; the underbody gun pod is used to carry oil for the display smoke system.
Kit Features:
- Scale : 1:48
- Item Type : Static kit
- Model Dimension : Length: 268 mm Width: 210mm
- Total Plastic Parts : 180+
- Total Sprues : 13 sprues
- Photo Etched Parts : 1 piece
- More Features : The kit consists of over 180 parts
- Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design
- Detailed engine & cockpit