Hobbyboss 1/48 Hurricane Mk.II C / TROP # 81779

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The Hurricane Mk.II C / TROP was a variant of the famous Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II.

The "TROP" designation stands for "Tropicalized," indicating modifications made for operations in hot and dusty climates.

These modifications included fitting an air filter to protect the engine from desert sand and dust, as well as other adaptations to enhance the aircraft's performance in tropical conditions.

The Hurricane Mk.II C / TROP played a significant role in North Africa and other theaters where extreme weather conditions posed operational challenges.

Despite being overshadowed by more famous aircraft like the Spitfire, the Hurricane Mk.II C / TROP proved to be a reliable workhorse, contributing significantly to the Allied air effort during the war.

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The Hawker Hurricane was a combat aircraft of the 1930s and 1940s, designed by the British aircraft manufacturer Hawker Aircraft Ltd.

The Hurricane was one of the principal combat aircraft that defended the United Kingdom during the Battle of Britain.

This fighter plane played a pivotal role in the Second World War, primarily serving with the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force and Soviet Air Force.

The Hurricane was mass-produced, with over 14,000 examples manufactured from 1937 to 1944.

Item No: 81779
Item Name: “HURRICANE” Mk.ⅡC/TROP
Bar Code: 6939319217790
Scale: 1/48
Item Type: Plastic Model Aircraft Kit

Model Dimension
Length: 204mm
Wingspan: 253mm
Total Plastic Parts: 80+
Total Sprues: 7 sprues and tires
Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece

More Features
- The kit consists of over 80 parts
-Detailed fuselage & wing w/accurate design

Hobbyboss 1/48 Hurricane Mk.II C / TROP # 81779

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SKU	HBB81779
Manufacturer	Hobby Boss
Scale	1/48
EAN	6939319217790
Short Description	The Hurricane Mk.II C / TROP was a variant of the famous Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. The "TROP" designation stands for "Tropicalized," indicating modifications made for operations in hot and dusty climates. These modifications included fitting an air filter to protect the engine from desert sand and dust, as well as other adaptations to enhance the aircraft's performance in tropical conditions. The Hurricane Mk.II C / TROP played a significant role in North Africa and other theaters where extreme weather conditions posed operational challenges. Despite being overshadowed by more famous aircraft like the Spitfire, the Hurricane Mk.II C / TROP proved to be a reliable workhorse, contributing significantly to the Allied air effort during the war.

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