MAQUETTE À MONTER - Tempest Mk.II early version ProfiPACK Edition Eduard | N° 82124 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
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The Hawker Tempest was a high-performing fighter aircraft developed at the end of World War II. It addressed shortcomings of its predecessor, the Typhoon, with a redesigned wing and improved engine placement, resulting in better performance.
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Manufacturer | Eduard |
| Size of the box | 38 x 23 x 7 cm |
| EAN | 8591437560967 |
Description
The Hawker Tempest was a pinnacle of piston-engine fighter design in WWII, developed to fix flaws in the earlier Typhoon. The Typhoon's thick wing caused drag at high speeds, so the Tempest featured a much thinner, near-elliptical wing for better performance. Originally planned as the Typhoon Mk II, it was renamed Tempest due to extensive changes. A 76-gallon fuselage fuel tank was added by moving the engine forward 21 inches, requiring a larger tail for stability. The landing gear was also redesigned with a Dowty levered-leg system. With powerful radial engines, the Tempest became one of the fastest and most capable fighters of the war.
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