Italeri 2813 - 1/48 Bea Hawk T. Mk.I  [IT-2813S]

The Hawk T Mk 1 was created by Hawker Siddeley, today section of BAE Systems, to equip the Royal Air Force training units inside last half associated with the 1970’s. The Royal Air Force particular requirement was to have a brand new updated jet trainer to restore the old Folland Gnat. The advanced-trainer Hawk ended up being characterized by a great maneuverability and thanks to its Rolls-Royce Adour turbofan motor was able to achieve the max speed of Mach 0.84. The Hawk T1A, developed in the original Hawk T1 task, meant to change the Hawker Hunter into the Royal Air Force’s Tactical Weapons Units. In reality, the initial aircraft happens to be modified aided by the adoption of a centerline Aden 30 mm. weapon pod along with the possibility to hold AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. Thanks to its good performance and its running cost the Hawk has been used by a number of atmosphere forces all around the globe. The modified Hawk T1A continues to be utilized by the Royal Air Force "Red Arrows" aerobatic team.