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Airfix 1/48 De Havilland Vampire F.3 # 06107A
SKU
AFX06107A
July Release Due Soon!!
Type:
1/48 Aircraft
EAN
5063129052263
Special Price
£31.49
was
£34.99
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The de Havilland Vampire F.3 was one of Britain’s first operational jet fighters and an important step in the Royal Air Force’s transition from piston-engined aircraft to jet propulsion in the immediate post-war period.
Developed from the earlier Vampire F.1, the F.3 featured increased internal fuel capacity, giving it improved range and endurance.
Powered by the de Havilland Goblin turbojet engine, the Vampire F.3 retained the distinctive twin-boom tail design and straight wings that made the type instantly recognisable.
It was armed with four 20 mm Hispano cannons mounted in the nose, providing formidable firepower for air defence and interception duties.
Entering RAF service in the late 1940s, the Vampire F.3 equipped several front-line and auxiliary squadrons, where it was valued for its reliability, good handling, and relatively simple maintenance.
Although quickly superseded by more advanced jet fighters, it played a vital role in establishing jet operations, pilot training, and tactics during the early Cold War years.
With its classic early-jet appearance and historical significance, the Vampire F.3 is a popular subject for modellers interested in post-war RAF aircraft and the dawn of the jet age.
| SKU | AFX06107A |
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| Manufacturer | Airfix |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| EAN | 5063129052263 |
| Short Description | Although the De Havilland Vampire F.3 is still regarded as an example of early jet technology, it was cleverly designed to be simple to maintain and operate, earning the aircraft an enviable reputation for reliability, and allowing plenty of pilots to safely make the transition to jet-powered flight. Add a jet-powered delight to your workbench with this 1/48 scale military aircraft model kit.
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