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EST-72276 1/72 Vickers Supermarine Attacker fighter model kit Supermarine ATTACKER became the first jet on British flight decks and the only jet tail-wheel carrier-borne fighter. The glorious lifestory of Spitfire was the swan song of piston fighter and Supermarine's enter into new era was hard. Meanwhile the american Phantoms, Banshee and Panthers became the first and fully operated carrier-borne fighters. ATTACKERs played secondary roles: only RN 800, 803, 890Sgns based on the HMS Eagle were the firstline units. Most of ATTACKERs were trainers and 36 aircraft Pakistan obtained. After the first jet experience Supermarine team developed from the ATTACKER airframe advanced swept-wing fighters Swift and Scimitar prototypes. Technical data Crew - 1 Span - 36ft 11in Length - 37ft 6in TOWeight - 12300 lb Speed - 590 mph RAnge 590 miles Engine - RR Nene 102 5100 lbst Aarmament - 4x20w Brit. Hispano Mk5167/145rpg & 25001b ext stores Prototype maiden flight 27.07.1946 Produced 185   |
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