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Late in 1940, the RAF predicted that the advent of the pressurised Junkers Ju 86P bomber series over Britain would be the start of a new sustained high altitude bombing offensive by the Luftwaffe, in which case development was put in hand for a pressurised version of the Spitfire, with a new version of the Merlin (the Mk VI). It would take some time to develop the new fighter and an emergency stop-gap measure was needed as soon as possible: this was the Mk V.
The basic Mk V was a Mk I with the Merlin 45 series engine. This engine delivered 1,440 hp at take-off, and incorporated a new single-speed single-stage supercharger design. Improvements to the carburettor also allowed the Spitfire to use zero gravity manoeuvres without any problems with fuel flow. Several Mk I and Mk II airframes were converted to Mk V standard by Supermarine and started equipping fighter units from early 1941. The majority of the Mk Vs were built at Castle Bromwich.
Kit Features:
Scale : 1:32
Item Type : Static kit
Model Dimension : Length: 284mm Wingspan: 350.3mm
Total Plastic Parts : 240+pcs
Total Sprues : 9 sprues and tyres
Camouflage Scheme : Spitfire MK.Vb
Photo Etched Parts : 1 piece
More Features : Fuselage – Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details Engine – Finely detailed engine. Interior – Finely detailed engine accessory compartment, – Finely detailed cockpit Wings -Newly tooled wings accurately represent real ones – Optional position flaps PE – Photo-etched parts for safety belt,interior details
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