Airfix A05117 Supermarine Spitfire MkXII 1:48 Scale Military Aircraft Series 5 Model Kit
The Mk XII was the first Rolls Royce Griffon-engined variant which flew on August 1942, and first flew operationally with 41 Squadron in April 1943. This mark could nudge 400 mph (640 km/h) in level flight and climb to an altitude of 33,000 ft (10,000 m) in under nine minutes.[126] Although the Spitfire continued to improve in speed and armament, range and fuel capacity were major issues: it remained "short-legged" throughout its life except in the dedicated photo-reconnaissance role, when its guns were replaced by extra fuel tanks.Newer Griffon-engined Spitfires were being introduced as home-defence interceptors, where limited range was not an impediment. These faster Spitfires were used to defend against incursions by high-speed "tip-and-run" German fighter-bombers and V-1 flying bombs over Great Britain. 1:48 scale - Plastic scale model kit. Skill level 3 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller). Dimensions length 194mm x width 204mm. Number of parts tbc. Construction and painting required yes, glue and paints need to be purchased separately.