Trumpeter 01635 1:72 English Electric (BAC) Lightning F.MK3

The Lightning evolved beyond its initial interceptor role into a very capable strike fighter and reconnaissance platform. The first production Lightning, the F.1, flew in October 1959, and deliveries began in the summer of 1960. It had a powerful radar and heat-seeking Firestreak missiles. A follow-on variant, the F.1A, had air-refueling capability and a UHF radio. The F.2 variant appeared in 1961, and had better range, speed and ceiling, a liquid-oxygen breathing system for the pilot, a steerable nosewheel, fully-variable afterburners, and improved electronics. The F.3, featuring two 16,360-pound thrust Avon engines, a larger square-tip fin, Red-Top missiles, and the capability of carrying two large over-wing fuel pods, entered service in 1964. The F.3A, later re-designated the F.6, was the result of a BAC recommendation to nearly double the Lightning's fuel capacity and to fit it with a redesigned wing. This modification allowed the airplane to carry more, be more efficient, and go faster.
Item No    01635
Item Name    English Electric (BAC) Lightning F.MK3
Bar Code    9580208016351
Scale    1:72
Item Type    Static Kit
Model Brief    Length: 233.13mm   Width: 148.06mm
Total Parts    72pcs
Metal Parts    n/a
Photo Etched Parts    n/a
Film Parts    n/a
Resin Parts    n/a
Total Sprues    5 sprues
Paint Schemes    Lightning F.3  XR 749, 56 Squadron , RAF, 1986
More Features "    There are 68 parts in light grey plastic, 4 clear parts for canopy and missile
-Two x Red Top missile w/ clear parts"