Supermarine Spitfire MkIXc
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 2008
- First catalogue reference
- A02065 in 2008 Edition
- Box Type 16 artist
- Adam Tooby
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Description
Supermarine Spitfire MkIXc – Airfix kit A02065, first issued in 2008, Series 2, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 2008 to 2010.
In 1941 the Luftwaffe introduced the FW190 providing a formidable foe to the RAF's fighters. The Mk IX was a significant improvement on the Mk V. It had a top speed of 409 mph at 28,000 feet, an increase of 40 miles per hour. Its service ceiling rose from 36,200 feet to 43,000 feet. It could climb at 4,000 feet per minute, providing a match for the new German fighter.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 2 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 2008 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2008 Edition | A02065 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2009 Edition | A02065 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2010 Edition | A02065 |
| Artist on Box Type 16 | Adam Tooby |
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