ITALERI
552813 - Scale 1:48
Hawk T Mk. I
SUPER DECAL SHEET FOR 4 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET
FIGURE NOT INCLUDED
The British Hawk T Mk 1 was developed by Hawker Siddeley,
today part of BAE Systems, to equip the Royal Air Force training units in the
second half of the 1970’s. The Royal Air Force specific requirement was to have
a new updated jet trainer to replace the old Folland Gnat. The advanced-trainer
Hawk was characterized by a great maneuverability and thanks to its turbofan
engine was able to reach the max speed of Mach 0.84. The Hawk T1A, developed on
the original Hawk T1 project, intended to replace the Hawker Hunter in the
Royal Air Force’s Tactical Weapons Units. In fact, the original aircraft has
been modified with the adoption of a centerline Aden 30 mm. gun pod and with
the possibility to carry AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. Thanks to its
good performance and its running cost the Hawk has been used by several air
forces all over the World. The modified Hawk T1A is still used by the Royal Air
Force "Red Arrows" aerobatic team.
Type: Fighter aircraft
Period: Modern
Skill: 3
Model Dim.: 24.0 cm
Box Dim.: 345 x 242 x 60 mm
Decals for 4 versions