TRP02281 1:32 Trumpeter English Electric (BAC) Lightning F.2A/F.6 Fighter #2281

The Lightning was a supersonic fighter, remembered for its great speed and natural metal exterior. It was the only all-British Mach 2 fighter aircraft and was renowned for its capabilities as an interceptor. The F.2A was an upgraded variant of the F.2 single-seat fighter to near F.6 standards with Avion 211R engines. A total of 31 were converted from F.2 fighters featuring a larger ventral tank and arrester hook. The F.6 was an improved longer-range variant of the F.3 single-seat fighter with new wings with better efficiency, subsonic performance, increased fuel storage, overwing fuel tanks, larger ventral fuel tank and carried two Red Top missiles.

Kit consists of 192 parts on 13 sprues plus a film instrument panel, landing gear, metal gear struts and rubber tires. Markings for #19 Sqn RAF 1975 and #5 Sqn RAF 1979. Additional features: separate parts for ventral pack so either the F.2A or F.6 variant can be made and two Red Top missiles with clear nose parts. Completed kit measures over 20" long with a wingspan of over 13".