Special Hobby 1/72 Supermarine Seafire FR Mk.46 # 72482

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SH72482

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1/72 Aircraft

EAN

8594071089306

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The Supermarine Seafire FR Mk.46 was a British carrier-based fighter aircraft developed during and after World War II.

It was a variant of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire adapted for naval use.

The Seafire FR Mk.46 was designed specifically for reconnaissance and ground attack missions, making it a versatile asset for naval operations.

Equipped with a powerful engine and robust airframe, the Seafire FR Mk.46 exhibited impressive performance both in speed and agility.

Its folding wings and tailhook allowed for effective operation from aircraft carriers, enhancing its suitability for maritime environments.

The Seafire FR Mk.46 featured advanced avionics and camera equipment, which enabled it to undertake various reconnaissance tasks with precision.

Additionally, it could carry a limited payload of bombs or rockets for ground attack missions, showcasing its adaptability beyond traditional fighter roles.

With its sleek design and naval capabilities, the Supermarine Seafire FR Mk.46 played a significant role in supporting naval forces by providing essential reconnaissance and ground attack capabilities.

It stands as a testament to the ingenuity of aircraft engineers in adapting a land-based fighter into a capable naval aircraft.

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SKU	SH72482
Manufacturer	Special Hobby
Scale	1/72
EAN	8594071089306
Short Description	The Mk.46 variety of the Seafire was originaly a navalized Spitfire Mk.22, closely following their predecessor the Seafire Mk.45 and so possessing the fixed (not folding) wing with laminar type aerofoil. From the Mk.22, it inherited the low back rear fuselage and naval equipment, sting-type arrestor hook and catapult spools. Only twenty-four were built in the end as the definite Seafire FR.47 type had entered the production. Even the rather small number, two varieties existed, a fighter type and also the fighter-reconnaissance version fitted with cameras behind the cockpit. The kit set comes on five styrene sp rues joined by one with clear parts. The fuselage halves come in two styles, too, to depict the differences between the fighter and figher-recon airframes. The decal sheet caters for two machines as operated by No.1832 NAS RNVR at RNAS Culham. One of them is a fighter, the other one a fighter-recce FR Mk.46 machine.