Tamiya 61053 - 1/48 Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VI WWII 田宮軍事模型戰機 雙星孖星  [61053]

In regards to the Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VI

Bristrol&39;s "Beaufighter" was probably one of the most effective and widely utilized double engines fighter types during WW2. The initial series manufacturing Beaufighter MK.1 joined solution in September 1940. Using its four nose-mounted 20mm cannons and six 7.7mm device weapons within the wings, this stub-nosed fighter became the most greatly armed aircraft in service with the RAF through the war.
Due to the fact German Luftwaffe in the course of time considered night bombing in autumn of 1940, priority had been wear night fighters plus the first functional Beaufighters were fitted with all the Airborne Interception (AI) radar, which designated the Mk.1F (F was suffix for Fighter Command). Meanwhile, its rugged construction was thought well suited for long range fighting and escort duties, therefore the Mk.1C beneath the Coastal Command became prepared for initial operations in late March 1941. Introduction associated with more powerful, 1,670hp Hercules VI engines by late 1941 led to the Mk.VI. A 7.7mm machine weapon being added in observers canopy for rearward protection, and horizontal tail airplane ended up being modified to have a 12 level of dihedral, to eradicate the unstable faculties observed on preceding types.

The Beaufighters saw active solution not just above European countries but also into the Mediterranean, North Africa, Middle East and Pacific area. Over 5,900 Beaufighters of various kinds were produced.