SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MK.IXC. The legendary Spitfire was the representative British fighter of WWII and many served with various air forces well into the 1950s.
The legendary Spitfire was the representative British fighter of WWII and many served with various air forces well into the 1950s. Among these was the Mk.IX, a variant powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin 60 series engine which was developed to counter the Luftwaffe's Fw 190. Most of the Mk.IX aircraft came equipped with the C wing, two 20mm cannons, and four 7.7mm machine guns. The Mk.IXc, which was issued to units in July 1942, featured a top speed of 669.46 km/h and had superior maneuverability. The Mk.IXc not only helped the RAF regain air superiority over the English Channel, but it was also the second most produced Spitfire variant with 5,500 built. They were the RAF's main fighter for the latter half of the war.
About the Model
1/32 scale plastic assembly kit of the Spitfire Mk.IXc.
Overall Length: 302mm, Overall Width: 352mm.
2 kinds of parts for top and bottom engine cowlings, wingtips, rudder, and elevators included.
Features moveable ailerons. Flaps can be depicted in either up or down position.
Comes with 3 kinds of markings including one to depict the aircraft piloted by RAF ace Johnnie Johnson.
Scale 1/32
1/32 scale assembly kit. This is the most accurate Spitfire Mk.IX model currently available in any scale
3 kinds of markings including those for RAF's top ace Johnnie Johnson and a color finishing guide included
This model is a totally new design and has nothing in common with any other Tamiya Supermarine Spitfire models
Challenging model production technology limits, the engine cowlings have an amazing 0.4mm thickness to allow for a fully accurate scale representation of the engine. These cowlings can be installed and removed thanks to small magnets
The C Wing with its two 20mm cannons and four 7.7mm machine guns is faithfully reproduced
The details of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine including oil tanks, and supercharger have been faithfully remodeled
Movable elevators, rudder, and ailerons. Flaps can be depicted in up or down position
Landing gear parts included to depict either up or down position (interchangeable)
Photo-etched parts to depict details such as wheel covers, cockpit details including ininstrument panel (early / late) and seat belts with or without pilot
