{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-72-01654-lightning-f-2a-f-6","title":"Trumpeter 1\/72 01654 Lightning F.2A\/F.6","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 1\/72 01654 Lightning F.2A\/F.6\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.: 01654\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: British RAF English Electric (BAC) Lightning F.2A \/ F.6 Single-Seat Supersonic Interceptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: Length 233.1mm × Wingspan 148mm\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 88 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\u003eBelly ventral fuel tank, over-wing fuel tank, Firestreak \u0026amp; 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 two variants in one kit: Lightning F.2A and the ultimate Lightning F.6 interceptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully modelled Britain’s iconic vertically stacked twin-engine Mach 2 supersonic interceptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully detailed single-seat cockpit with ejection seat, instrument panel and harness details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral shock cone intake with 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\u003eVariant difference parts: F.2A retains original nose 30mm ADEN cannons and Firestreak missile; F.6 features cambered leading-edge wings, enlarged belly fuel tank, squared large vertical fin and overwing tank mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional movable flaps and airbrake configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise tricycle landing gear with detailed wheel wells, struts and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple marking options for RAF frontline squadrons including No.23 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.2A was upgraded from F.2 airframes, fitted with enlarged ventral tank and cambered wing from F.6, while keeping Avon 211R engines, nose 30mm ADEN cannons and Firestreak infrared missiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightning F.6, originally designated F.3A, was the definitive production variant of the Lightning family, entering RAF service in 1965. It adopted improved cambered wing, bigger belly fuel tank and squared tail fin, equipped with Red Top all-aspect air-to-air missiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by twin Rolls-Royce Avon afterburning turbojet engines, it had extraordinary climb performance, tasked to intercept Soviet bombers approaching UK airspace during the Cold War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF.6 could carry optional overwing fuel tanks to extend patrol endurance. Some F.6 airframes were retrofitted with belly-mounted 30mm cannons in later service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe F.6 served RAF until 1988, the last Lightning variant retired from Royal Air Force service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67756697059582,"sku":"01654 TR","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_0e8b1807-fb97-405b-a086-bfd7285b847d.jpg?v=1792138099","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-72-01654-lightning-f-2a-f-6","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}