AIRCRAFT KITS (491)

Significant in the history of aerial warfare, the Fokker Eindecker was the first purpose-built First World War German fighter aircraft and the first to be fitted with gun synchronisation gear. This gear allowed the pilot to shoot through the arc of the propeller and in his line of sight. Once introduced, it took a withering toll on Allied aircraft.

The J2M Raiden (Allied reporting name "Jack") was developed by the Japanese Navy in WWII as a land-based interceptor. It began to reach units from September 1944 and they were used to intercept B-29 bombers which were attacking Japan. This kit accurately depicts the J2M3 variant and allows modellers to assemble either deployed or retracted landing gear. Parts for a drop tank and two pilot figures, as well as three marking options, including a 302nd Kokutai aircraft, are included.

With so many airworthy two-seat Spitfires currently offering members of the public once-in-a-lifetime flight experience opportunities around the country, it’s interesting that every Spitfire T.9 started as a single-seat fighter, either a Mk.VIII or more commonly, a Mk.IX. Also, despite the Spitfire being arguably the most famous fighting aeroplane in history, with over 20,000 aircraft eventually produced, no official two-seat training variants were produced during the Second World War. A post-war phenomenon, the current fleet of Spitfire T.9s is helping to preserve the legacy of this magnificent aircraft.

Tamiya 1/48 aircraft model kits sets the benchmark for high quality engineering and accuracy, and this series includes numerous famous aircraft from around the world. Modelers can choose from WWII piston-engined fighters all the way to the latest jets. Paint, tools and glue not included.

An aircraft that must surely be considered one of the most distinctive types to have ever seen Fleet Air Arm service, the Fairey Gannet was as capable as it was unique and was significant as the only post-war military contract to be won by the famous Fairey Aviation Company. Arguably the most unconventional Fairey designed aircraft to enter full production, the Gannet was developed in response to a 1945 Royal Navy requirement for an advanced carrier-based, turboprop-powered anti-submarine hunter-killer, one which was rugged enough to withstand the rigors of operation at sea.  Intended to counter the recent expansion of the Soviet submarine fleet at the start of the Cold War era, the Gannet was equipped with all manner of the latest electronic detection equipment and if an enemy submarine was detected, it could be marked, tracked, and if necessary, attacked, using bombs, depth charges, rockets, and air-launched acoustic torpedoes. One feature of the Gannet which helped to give it a unique appearance was the adoption of its powerplant, the innovative Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba. This arrangement saw two gas turbine engines mounted side by side in the nose of the gannet, sharing a common gearbox, but both operating independently, each engine driving its own coaxially mounted, contra-rotating propeller. In addition to this, the engines could run on kerosene and even diesel fuel, which was safer to handle and less refined than traditional aviation fuels.  This arrangement provided Gannet crews with more than enough power for carrier operations, with the reassurance of two engines when embarking on long ocean patrols. Once in flight, the pilot could shut down one of the engines to conserve fuel and whilst this would reduce the Gannet's maximum speed, it would extend its loiter capabilities. Usually, a pilot would alternate engine use during a long patrol, running each engine for around an hour before swapping to the other engine - the engine mounted on the port side drove the front propeller. Another unique feature of the Gannet's design was its bi-folding wing system, something which was designed to allow this large aircraft to operate safely and to be stored aboard one of the Royal Navy's relatively small aircraft carriers. When a pilot engaged the wing unfold, this ingenious system not only prepared the wings for flight, but also automatically connected all flight control systems, hydraulic connections and fuel pipes to the main system, without any ground crew intervention.  In operation, there are reports that the Gannet was so rugged a design that when one aircraft lost the outer sections of both wings after performing a particularly violent manoeuvre, the aircraft still managed to make it back safely to its home carrier, something which can only have endeared the aircraft to its crews still further. The Fairey Gannet would prove to be an extremely rugged and highly effective anti-submarine aircraft, one which could carry an impressive array of offensive ordnance and one which was able to attack submarines either on the surface, or when submerged and trying to evade its attentions. Well-liked by air and ground crews alike, 348 Gannets would eventually be produced and in addition to serving with Britain's Fleet Air Arm, the aircraft would also see service with the navies of Australia, Germany and Indonesia. Tech Specs Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) - 29 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) - 8.73 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) - 34.4 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? - 344 Item Scale - 1:48 Scale Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals. Finish - Plastic Number of Scheme options - 2 Skill Level - 4 Flying Hours - 4 Wingspan (mm) - 344 Number of Scheme options - 2 Skill Level - 4 Flying Hours - 4 Wingspan (mm) - 344 Number of Scheme options - 2 Skill Level - 4 Flying Hours - 4 Wingspan (mm) - 344 Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) - 29 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) - 8.73 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) - 34.4 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? - 344 Item Scale - 1:48 Scale Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals. Finish - Plastic Number of Scheme options - 2 Skill Level - 4 Flying Hours - 4 Wingspan (mm) - 344 Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) - 29 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) - 8.73 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) - 34.4 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? - 344 Item Scale - 1:48 Scale Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals. Finish - Plastic Number of Scheme options - 2 Skill Level - 4 Flying Hours - 4 Wingspan (mm) - 344

With its reputation for building capable, modern twin-engined commercial airliners, when the British Purchasing Commission saw details of the Lockheed Company’s proposal for a light bomber design in 1938, they knew it was the aircraft they were looking for. They needed a maritime patrol aircraft capable of supporting the Avro Anson in this role and agreed to purchase the new aircraft, calling it the Hudson in RAF service. By the start of the Second World War, the RAF had 78 Hudsons in service, which were all fitted with distinctive Boulton Paul dorsal turrets once they arrived in Britain.

100% New Tooling The U.S.-developed Boeing P-8 Poseidon anti-submarine patrol aircraft is now available as a completely new 1/144 scale plastic model kit! This product faithfully captures the aircraft's panel lines, various missiles, and torpedoes under the wings with intricate details. It includes two decal options, including markings for the U.S. Navy.

The Bristol Blenheim was conceived as a privately funded high-speed civilian aircraft, intended to wrestle the record for the fastest civilian aircraft in Europe away from the Germans. Successfully achieving this, it immediately attracted the attention of the RAF. At the outbreak of the Second World War, the Blenheim was available in more numbers than any other RAF aircraft.

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was used by the Japanese Navy throughout WWII, and this Model 52 Hei variant was an attempt to counter ever faster and more powerful U.S. aircraft. The two wing-mounted 20mm machine guns were joined by an additional two 13mm guns, together with the 13mm nose machine gun making a total of five. Cropping and rounding off the wingtips reduced the wingspan to 11 meters. This variant of the famed Zero fighter flew until the end of the war. Features This is a 1/48 scale plastic mode assembly kit. Length: 190mm, wingspan: 229mm. The flowing lines of the A6M5c with curved cowlings is depicted in style. Canopy and cowl flaps can be assembled open or closed. Choose whether to assemble the model with landing gear up or down. Parts for 30kg bombs and rockets included. Comes with 7 marking options and 7 figures.

Precise submarine hunting required special aircraft during the Cold War. With this detailed model kit of the Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4 you can bring a piece of fascinating naval aviation history into your home. The high-quality kit convinces with its authentic replica and allows you to build a replica of this unique carrier aircraft. The Fairey Gannet revolutionized maritime aviation in the 1950s. As the first carrier aircraft specially developed for anti-submarine warfare, it combined innovative technology with impressive versatility. Its characteristic design with the Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba twin turboprop engine and counter-rotating propellers made it an unmistakable milestone in aviation history. The Gannet served not only in the Royal Navy, but also in the German Federal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy. The high-quality model kit contains all the necessary components for one of the three historically significant versions. The precisely manufactured components enable a detailed reproduction of the striking silhouette. Choose between the Royal Australian Navy version from 1967, the Royal Navy version from 1957 or the German Navy version from 1958. Features Scale recreation of the cockpit with finely crafted details and realistic instrumentation Authentic weapon bay with precise representation of anti-submarine equipment Movable control surfaces for dynamic presentation Optionally open or closed canopy for various display options

RAF Beaufort crews were tasked with flying some of the most dangerous attack missions of the Second World War, with their aircraft often flying into a hail of enemy defensive fire. The Mk.IA variant was based on its predecessor but benefitted from increased strengthening and the addition of a Bristol B1 MK.V turret.

From the perspective of a student pilot, the de Havilland Tiger Moth was a relatively stable and forgiving aircraft to fly, possessing few handling vices and being generally supportive of the odd silly mistake by the novice pilot.It quickly gained a reputation as being an ‘easy aeroplane to fly, but a difficult one to fly well’, qualities which seemed to make this the ideal aircraft to serve as a primary/basic trainer for large numbers of pilots destined to fly operationally during WWII.At the start of the war, the RAF had around 500 Tiger Moths in service, but would requisition hundreds more from flying clubs up and down the country.The De Havilland Tiger Moth is a British mixed training biplane with a fixed undercarriage. The prototype flight took place in 1931. The first production version, powered by the 120hp de Havilland Gipsy III engine, was the Mk.I. Soon after, however, the engine was changed to the de Havilland Gipsy Major with 130hp, and this is how the Mk.II version was created. Serial production started in 1933 and continued until 1944. The Tiger Moth was one of the RAF's primary training aircraft during World War II.Markings Scheme A. De Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth, BB852/E, Britannia Flight, Britannia Royal Naval College, Roborough, Plymouth, Devon, July 1st, 1965, the last biplanes to land on a British aircraft carrier (HMS Eagle). (A) Scheme B. De Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth, No.9 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, Royal Air Force Ansty, Warwickshire, England, October 1940. (B)

Small, lightweight, and versatile, the F-16 has proven to be an exceptional combat aircraft that is capable of a variety of missions. The aircraft has undergone several updates during its service life, the latest of which is the Block 50, which features a more powerful F110-GE-129 engine and improved radar and avionics. Armed with the AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missile, it was designated as the F-16CJ and was tasked with "Wild Weasel" missions to suppress enemy air defences. The addition of the CCIP system in 2005 further enhanced its combat capabilities. Features Length: 316mm, Width: 197mm IFF antenna array in front of the cockpit distinguishes this CCIP-equipped model from other F-16s Curved form of the F-16 accurately reproduced with trademark Tamiya precision Moveable horizontal stabilizers. "Flaperons" can be modelled in the up or down positions. Full ordnance load including AGM-88 HARM, AIM-120C AMRAAM, AIM-9M/X Sidewinder, ECM pod, and fuel tanks included. Centerline and inner wing pylons as well as tail assembly feature polycaps to allow easy detachment for storage. 1 pilot figure included with 2 types of flight helmet. 3 types of markings included. Parts also included to depict a pre-upgrade F-16CJ.  

The Macchi C.200 Saetta, or MC.200, is a fighter aircraft developed and manufactured by Aeronautica Macchi in Italy. Various versions were flown by the Regia Aeronautica who used the type throughout the Second World War. Specification Number: 2516 Scale: 1:32 Type: Static model kit

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 served alongside the Messerschmitt Bf 109 to defend Germany from the middle stages of WWII to the end of the war. Its use of an air-cooled engine was a rarity among contemporary European aircraft, and its combination of maneuverability, survivability and ease of maintenance led to massive popularity among pilots. The A-3 variant appeared in 1942 and proved a formidable foe for British aircraft, even as the balance of power began to change after the Battle of Britain. Features Length: 184mm, wingspan: 219mm. The Fw 190 A-3 form is captured with accuracy. Detailed formulations of the air-cooled radial engine, cowl cooling fans, fuselage exhausts and more. Realistic cockpit interior with a choice of open or closed canopy. Landing gear bays are depicted in style. Comes with a seated pilot figure and three marking options.

The Dassault Mirage 2000 is a French-built multirole fighter that entered service in the early 1980s. Initially developed as a single-seat aircraft optimized for air superiority and interception missions, it later evolved into the Mirage 2000D variant, specifically designed for ground attack and low-altitude penetration missions. Entering service with the French Armée de l’Air, the Mirage 2000D retained the signature delta-wing aerodynamic configuration of the Mirage 2000 but featured a two-seat layout, with a pilot and a weapons systems officer responsible for target acquisition and weapon management. The aircraft has been deployed in various operational theaters, including Libya and Afghanistan. Capable of carrying a diverse offensive payload for a wide range of mission profiles, the Mirage 2000D has undergone continuous avionics and electronic upgrades to extend its operational lifespan. Features Super decal sheet for 4 versions Color instruction sheet

The two-seat version of the most modern aircraft in the Navy is finally done right! The Super Hornet is gradually replacing the F-14 Tomcat, and Japan's last Tomcat squadron is gone. Hasegawa's kit features fine recessed panel lines and good detail for the scale. Most importantly, it accurately represents a production version of this airplane, with correct speed brake configuration and some of the latest weapons, including two AIM-9X Sidewinders! Markings are included for 2 airplanes, BuNo 165798 of VFA-102 "Diamondbacks" in two sets of markings - NG 102 in 2002 and NF 102 in 2003 - as well as BuNo 165916 of VFA-2 "Bounty Hunters" as a colorful CAG bird. Unassembled plastic kit in 1/72 scale of a U.S. F/A-18F SUPER HORNET fighter aircraft. Features Accurately moulded grey plastic parts with realistic surface detail. Detailed cockpit interior including instrument panel. Clear canopy can be modelled in open or closed position. Fuel tanks and a variety of armaments. Detailed landing gear. Accurate waterslide decals with an illustrated placement guide. Illustrated assembly guide Specification Scale: 1:72 Length: 10" (255mm) Wingspan: 7-1/4" (184mm) Pieces: 120

One of the most famous aircraft ever to take to the skies and one which is as familiar today as it was during the savage dogfights of the Battle of Britain, the Supermarine Spitfire was designed as a short range, high performance interceptor, taking inspiration from the inter-war seaplanes which had competed for the Schneider Trophy. 1:72 Scale Complete with Painting guides Water-based acrylic paint Adhesive One of the most famous aircraft ever to take to the skies and one which is as familiar today as it was during the savage dogfights of the Battle of Britain, the Supermarine Spitfire was designed as a short range, high performance interceptor, taking inspiration from the inter-war seaplanes which had competed for the Schneider Trophy. Representing a significant advancement in aviation technology compared to the biplane fighters which were still in widespread service during the mid 1930s, the Spitfire would go on to see service throughout the Second World War, undergoing constant development to keep it at the forefront of fighter design. Introduced as something of an interim design, the Mk.V would go on to be the most heavily produced variant of Spitfire and featured the more powerful Merlin 45 engine and highly advanced universal wing, which allowed different armament options to be fitted to the fighter with relative ease. To further extend the pure enjoyment Airfix can bring to so many, these new simpler to build-and-paint Starter Sets are perfect for any beginner. This fantastic new model comes not only come with a more child-friendly build, but also a brilliant bespoke 'shadow-effect' stand to mount them on. Complete with painting guides, water-based acrylic paint, adhesive and a brush, this kit is a great start to anyone's model building career! BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Includes Paints Glues Brushes Decals Contains Sprues Decals Paints Glue Brush

The North American P-51 Mustang is an American, single-engine, long-range fighter and attack aircraft with a classic tail and all-metal construction. The flight of the prototype took place on October 26, 1940. The P-51 Mustang has earned a reputation as one of the best, if not the best, WWII fighter. Replacing the Allison V-1710-39 engine from the first project with a Rolls-Royce Merlin motor (P-51 Mustang Mk.Ia version) made the Mustang, like never before, reached perfection. Technical data (P-51D version): length: 9.83m, wingspan: 11.28m, height: 4.08m, maximum speed: 703km / h, rate of climb: 16.3m / s, maximum range: 2755km, ceiling practical: 12800m, armament: fixed - 6 12.7mm M2 machine guns, suspended - up to 908 kg of bombs or 10 127mm HVAR rocket launchers. This is an injection-plastic jet aircraft model kit.

Carrying on the Fight With its combination of high speed and heavy armament, the Corsair was a formidable aircraft active in the latter half of WWII. As a versatile bird it had a number of variants, among them the F4U-1D, which was the first Corsair to be officially deployed on U.S. aircraft carriers. Features unique to the F4U-1D included a frame-less semi-bubble canopy, thicker propeller blade roots, a raised pilot's seat and more. Armament took the form of six 12.7mm machine guns mounted in the gull wing, with a pylon under each side of the root allowing it to carry two 1,000lb bombs or drop tanks. The outer wing could be fitted with 4 rockets on each side. The F4U-1D was an important presence on its carriers, joining attacks on the Japanese archipelago in February 1945 as U.S. forces advanced. This is the D variant of the popular Corsair World War II fighter plane. It uses new parts to recreate features specific to the F4U-1D, which was the first Corsair to be cleared for use on aircraft carriers. This fighter-bomber could carry drop tanks on new hard points under the wing root, and up to 8 rockets under the outer wing. It provided invaluable close support for ground troops during landings in places such as the Philippines and Okinawa, and continued to serve after WWII, in Korea. F4U-1D Specific Detail differences from previous variants The semi-bubble canopy was altered during production to remove upper side frames and improve visibility. Propeller blades were thicker from the root. Hardpoints under the wing root allowed carrying of bombs and drop tanks. The tail wheel cover had a new fairing to improve aerodynamics. Outer wing sections had extended metal areas with mounts for eight rockets total. Cockpit floor window was scrapped. Features 1/32 scale plastic model assembly kit. New parts recreating 1D-specific features. Gull wings can be assembled extended or folded. The model can be assembled as parked or airborne, with relevant landing gear, tail wheel and strut parts for both included, as well as a stand. Comes with both seated and standing pilot figures. Photo-etched parts included for added realism. Marking options (2 total) for VF-84 (Navy) and VMF-351 (US Marine Corps) aircraft included. Includes the 12-page B5 full color booklet from previous 1/32 Corsair models.

A gleaming silver steed flown by the most capable and intrepid young men Britain could call upon, the Bristol Bulldog was one of the most important British aircraft of the inter-war period, when powerful biplane fighters unquestionably ruled the skies. Initially developed as a private venture by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, the Bulldog was the brainchild of accomplished aircraft designer Frank Barnwell, the man behind the successful Bristol F2B Fighter of the Great War, and was a light, all-metal and fabric-covered fighter, powered by a 440hp Bristol Jupiter engine.The Bulldog was armed with a pair of forward-firing Vickers 0.303" machine guns mounted on either side of the cockpit, but ultimately never fired its guns in anger during a relatively short seven-year period serving with Fighter Command. Although it was the most capable fighter of the day, the Bulldog was more closely associated with challenging formation flying and spectacular aerobatics, with the Royal Air Force thrilling huge crowds at airshows and pageants around the country, as they demonstrated the effectiveness of a modernising air force.What the Bulldog did do was help advance Britain's aviation industry towards the production of the sleek, monoplane fighters which would contest the Second World War, as it highlighted the fact that biplane designs were fast approaching their zenith. Perhaps the most famous incident involving a Bristol Bulldog proved to be a rather unfortunate one, when an accomplished, but rather headstrong RAF pilot performed unauthorised low-altitude aerobatics for a group of onlookers and a private civilian aerodrome in Berkshire.Flying so low that the wingtip of his fighter struck the ground during a manoeuvre, the Bulldog cartwheeled across the airfield, inflicting catastrophic injuries on the pilot - that pilot was future Second World War RAF ace and inspirational national hero Douglas Bader.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 15.9 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 21.4 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 120 Item Scale: 1:48 Scale Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 3 Skill Level: 3 Flying Hours: 2 Wingspan (mm): 214

Representing one of the most glamorous aircraft types to ever take to the skies, the Boeing 314 Clipper was produced to allow passengers and cargo to travel across the vast expanses of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, in levels of style and comfort which rivalled those on the great ocean liners. Twelve aircraft were produced for Pan American World Airways and BOAC, however, the start of the Second World War resulted in these opulent flying boats being used mainly for military purposes, with aircraft serving as transport for Franklin D Roosevelt and Winston Churchill.

Originally designed as a long-range fighter, the three-seat twin-engine Nakajima J1N1 was designated as a reconnaissance aircraft after failing testing. Following being successfully used as a night fighter against US bombers, official production began in 1943 on a night fighter version, the J1N1-S Gekko (moonlight). Modifications included removing third seat, adding twin-mounted 20mm guns behind cockpit canopy angled up at 30 degrees and underneath fuselage angled down at 30 degrees. The Gekko proved successful against B-17 and B-24 bombers, and continued to fight until the end of WWII. The later version, the J1N1-Sa, featured singular exhaust stacks and three 20mm cannons mounted in upper fuselage with lower guns removed. Some later Gekko models also featured an antenna and radar system mounted on the nose. Features 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit Fuselage length: 263mm Rear fuselage adapted for three guns accurately reproduced. Gun hatch can be assembled as opened or closed, allowing display of gun parts. Includes parts to produce with or without antennas. Singular exhaust stacks reproduced to perfection. Canopy can be assembled as opened or closed, allowing display of intricately detailed cockpit interior and equipment. Comes with two figures and includes decal markings for three aircraft.

The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion is a heavy, American-made transport helicopter with a metal structure in a classic layout with a main rotor and a tail rotor on the beam. The drive is provided by two General Electric T-64-GE-413 engines with a capacity of 3925 KM each. The flight of the first prototype took place in 1964, and serial production continued in 1966-1978. It is estimated that about 510 copies of this helicopter were built. The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion was created in response to a tender for a new transport helicopter launched by the Marine Corps in 1959. The new machine was to be able to launch freely, have a loading ramp at the rear of the hull and carry about 50-60 soldiers. All these criteria were met by the machine of the Sikorsky concern. Many development versions of this very solid helicopter were created in the course of serial production. One of them was the CH-53D version with a stronger hull structure, better performance and higher lifting capacity. Another was the search and rescue version, designated CH-53GE. There were also versions dedicated to foreign recipients with changed avionics or engines (e.g. CH-53G created for the needs of German aviation of land forces). The CH-53 helicopter took an active part in the Vietnam War (1964 / 1965-1975). It has also been exported to several countries, including Austria, Germany, Israel and Mexico. Features Tail boom can be built straight or folded Rear ramp can be built open or closed Two pilot figures included Highly detailed cockpit and landing gear Fully engraved panel lines