{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-72-01635-lightning-f-mk-3","title":"Trumpeter 1\/72 01635 Lightning F.MK.3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 1\/72 01635 Lightning F.Mk.3\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.: 01635\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: British RAF English Electric (BAC) Lightning F.Mk.3 Single-Seat Supersonic Interceptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: Approx 233.13mm ×148.06mm\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 72 plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear transparent parts for single-seat bubble cockpit canopy and missile seeker windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin Rolls-Royce Avon 301R turbojet engine and exhaust nozzle assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Red Top air-to-air missile components\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 Lightning F.Mk.3, major upgraded variant of Britain’s iconic stacked twin-engine supersonic interceptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully modelled more powerful Avon 301R engines and distinctive larger, square-topped vertical stabiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully detailed single-seat cockpit with instrument panel, ejection seat and harness details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral shock cone intake fitted with AI.23B 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\u003eMain armament is two Red Top all-aspect infrared air-to-air missiles; this variant removes the 30mm ADEN cannons to reduce weight\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\u003eReplicated over-wing fuel tank mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple marking options for Royal Air Force interceptor squadrons such as No.56 Sqn and No.74 Sqn\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 Lightning F.Mk.3 was the key upgraded version of the Lightning family, first flown in June 1962 and entered RAF service in April 1964.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was equipped with upgraded Avon 301R afterburning turbojet engines and improved AI.23B radar, capable of reaching Mach 2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaced the older Firestreak missile with the advanced Red Top all-aspect air-to-air missile, and removed the internal cannon to save weight for better climb performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts enlarged square-top fin was redesigned to cope with aerodynamic loads from the Red Top missiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary mission was high-speed point defence interception against Soviet strategic bombers approaching UK airspace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA total of 70 airframes were built; several F.Mk.3 airframes were later converted to F.Mk.6 standard with extended range. The F.3 served RAF frontline squadrons until the late 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67756530696446,"sku":"01635 TR","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_786a5051-0b7a-42e3-9590-90b37e25409e.jpg?v=1792136806","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-72-01635-lightning-f-mk-3","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}