RS Models 1/72 Curtiss F-11C-2 Hawk # 92146

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RSMI92146

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4580314908309

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The Curtiss F-11C-2 Hawk was a carrier-based fighter aircraft developed in the United States during the 1930s.

It was a member of the Curtiss Hawk series, which were prominent fighters of the interwar period.

The F-11C-2 variant was specifically designed for operation from aircraft carriers and featured folding wings to conserve space on deck.

It was armed with a combination of machine guns and could also carry small bombs or rockets for ground attack missions.

The aircraft was known for its robust construction and good performance, which made it a reliable fighter in its era.

The F-11C-2 Hawk saw service with the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, primarily operating from aircraft carriers.

It participated in various military exercises and operations during the 1930s, serving as a key component of American naval aviation during the interwar period.

Though eventually superseded by more advanced aircraft designs, the Curtiss F-11C-2 Hawk played a significant role in the development of naval aviation tactics and technology, contributing to the evolution of carrier-based fighter aircraft.

RS Models 1/72 Curtiss F-11C-2 Hawk # 92146

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SKU	RSMI92146
Manufacturer	RS Models
Scale	1/72
EAN	4580314908309
Short Description	On 16 April 1932, the U.S. Navy ordered two prototypes of a new shipboard fighter under the designations XF11C-1 and XF11C-2, with a 700hp Wright R-1820-78 radial. The R-1820-78 Cyclone and mixed structure of the XF11C-2 found favour with the US Navy, and, on 18 October 1932, a production order was placed for 28 F11C-2s, deliveries of which began in February 1933 and were completed in the following May. The fourth aircraft on the contract was completed with a manually-retractable undercarriage as the XF11C-3, subsequently being redesignated XBF2C-1 with adoption of the "bomber-fighter" category in March 1934. Simultaneously, the F11C-2s were redesignated as BFC-2s. Armament comprised two 7.62mm Browning machine guns and a single bomb of up to 227kg or four 51kg bombs could be carried.