Corgi Aviation Archive Warbirds WB99628
Hawker Typhoon Mk I Diecast Model
RAF No.266 (Rhodesian) Sqn, Denys Gillam |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Hawker Typhoon Mk I | | 5.25" | | 7" |
The Typhoon was a British single-seat fighter-bomber, produced by Hawker Aircraft starting in 1941. Although it was intended to be a replacement for the Hawker Hurricane in the interceptor role, the Typhoon underwent a long gestation period, eventually evolving into one of the Second World War's most successful ground-attack aircraft. In RAF slang, the Typhoon was nicknamed the Tiffy.
Designed by Sydney Camm for the British Air Ministry, the Typhoon was first flown on February 24th, 1940. The large under-fuselage chin radiator gave the Typhoon a menacing look, and was its most notable identifying physical feature. Powered by a Napier Sabre 24 cylinder engine-which gave it a top speed in excess of 400 mph-and fitted with air-to-ground rockets and two underwing bombs, it made an exceptional fighter-bomber hybrid. The Typhoon could engage ground targets and still hold its own against German bombers and fighters. It proved especially adept at engaging marauding Fw-190 on the British coast. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Warbirds" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Corgi "Warbirds" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently retracted landing gear.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- No pilot figures.
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