{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-72-01634-lightning-f-1a-f-2","title":"Trumpeter 1\/72 01634 Lightning F.1A\/F.2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 1\/72 01634 Lightning F.1A\/F.2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Trumpeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 01634\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: British RAF English Electric (BAC) Lightning F.1A \/ F.2 Single-Seat Supersonic Interceptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: Approx 240mm ×152mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal around 140 plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear transparent parts for single-seat bubble cockpit canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet engine and exhaust nozzle assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuselage belly weapons pack, Firestreak air-to-air missile components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable inflight refuelling probe parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals \u0026amp; assembly instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpainted and unassembled kit, paint and glue not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced early Lightning F.1A and F.2 variants, Britain’s unique stacked twin-engine supersonic interceptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully modelled distinctive vertically staggered twin Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully detailed single-seat cockpit with instrument panel, ejection seat and harness details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral cone intake housing Ferranti AIRPASS fire-control radar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine engraved panel lines and rivet details across fuselage, compound delta wings and empennage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular belly pack options: 30mm ADEN cannon pack or pack fitted for Firestreak infrared air-to-air missiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF.1A version includes wing-mounted air refuelling probe; F.2 variant features small spine air scoop detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional movable flaps and airbrake configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise tricycle landing gear with detailed wheel wells, heavy-duty struts and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple marking options for Royal Air Force air defence squadrons, including UK and Germany-based units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe English Electric Lightning was the only fully British-designed Mach 2 supersonic fighter interceptor, built to defend UK airspace against Soviet bombers during the Cold War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe F.1A entered service in 1961, upgraded from F.1 with UHF radio and an air refuelling probe, retaining Avon 210R engines and Firestreak missile capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightning F.2 arrived in 1962, featuring improved variable afterburners, revised oxygen and navigation systems; many F.2 airframes were later rebuilt to F.2A standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts unusual vertically stacked twin-engine layout delivered exceptional climb rate, although internal fuel capacity was limited, restricting combat endurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmed with two 30mm ADEN cannons and Firestreak air-to-air missiles, it was tasked for high-speed point interception. Early F.1A\/F.2 were gradually replaced by Lightning F.3 in frontline RAF service from the mid-1960s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67756512772350,"sku":"01634 TR","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_79bfc576-6771-4526-9cb6-ffd5919ff2b3.jpg?v=1792136724","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-72-01634-lightning-f-1a-f-2","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}