Academy 12462 1:72 Hawker Typhoon MK.IB Aircraft Kit
Academy 12462 1:72 Hawker Typhoon MK.IB Aircraft Kit
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This is a 1/72 Hawker Typhoon IB Plastic Model Kit from Academy.
Conceived by Sydney Camm to supersede the Hurricane as a fighter-interceptor, the Typhoon became famous as a low level ground attack aircraft. This was thanks to it's heavy cannon armament and ability to carry up to 2000lbs of bombs or 8 rocket projectiles. The Typhoon was powered by a unique H-configured 24 cylinder Napier-Sabre engine rated at over 2,000 horsepower. Typhoons played an important role in the D-Day invasions in Normandy with their attacks on German shipping and armour.