Special Hobby 1/72 de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito NF Mk.XV 'High-Altitude Night Fighter' # 72544

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SH72544

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The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito NF Mk.XV “High-Altitude Night Fighter” was a specialised variant of the legendary Mosquito, developed to combat high-flying enemy aircraft during the Second World War.

Combining exceptional speed, agility, and advanced airborne radar equipment, the NF Mk.XV became one of the RAF’s most capable night interception aircraft.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlin engines and constructed largely from wood, the Mosquito earned its famous “Wooden Wonder” nickname thanks to its lightweight yet incredibly strong design.

The NF Mk.XV featured a pressurised cockpit for high-altitude operations along with AI radar systems mounted in the distinctive nose radome, enabling crews to locate and engage enemy bombers in darkness and poor weather conditions.

Highly effective in defending Britain against nocturnal air raids, the Mosquito NF Mk.XV demonstrated the versatility and combat effectiveness that made the Mosquito one of the most respected aircraft of the war.

This detailed model is an excellent addition for WWII aviation enthusiasts and collectors of RAF night-fighter aircraft.

More Information

More Information
SKU	SH72544
Manufacturer	Special Hobby
Scale	1/72
Short Description	During the Second World War, the high-altitude bomber and reconnaissance Junkers Ju-86P and R aircraft appeared over Great Britain. Initially, the RAF was unable to intervene against them, until the high-altitude versions of the Spitfire Mk.VII and the modified Spitfire Mk.IX brought about a turning point. The threat that the Luftwaffe would deploy more powerful bombers led to the development of a high-altitude fighter version of the Mosquito. This version had a pressurized cockpit, a radar in the nose, an extended wing with a span of 19 meters, high-altitude engines Merlin 76 with four-blade propellers. A small batch of 'fifteens' were produced and assigned to No.85 Sqn. RAF for testing. The detailed kit offers decals for two machines, one in PRU Blue and the other in Deep Blue. - Mosquito NF Mk.XV has never been released in styrene format before - Eye-catching and unique version - Offers nice surface detail levels