A02069 Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I
Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I
As an aircraft that was able to conduct such combat during the Battle of Britain, it has definitely earned a spot in any Airfix collector's range! Also featuring two livery schemes, sprues and decals, you can recreate the legacy of the Boulton Paul Defiant aircraft today!
- 1:72 Scale
- Wingspan 166 (mm)
Product Info
This 1:72 scale replica of the Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I captures one of the most unique aircraft from WWII. Comprising 70 parts, this Skill Level 1 model is perfect for modellers aged 8 and older, showcasing the distinctive turret fighter design that set the Defiant apart. Once assembled, the model spans 166mm in wingspan and includes components for two different paint schemes, enabling you to depict specific aircraft from the Battle of Britain period.
Key Features
- 70 piece plastic model kit at 1:72 scale
- Skill Level 1 - ideal for beginners aged 8 and above
- Completed wingspan of 166mm
- Two paint schemes included
- Features the distinctive four-gun turret
- Suitable for recreating Battle of Britain aircraft
History
The Boulton-Paul Defiant was the sole 'turret fighter' to be deployed by the RAF. The concept behind the Defiant was that a fighter equipped exclusively with a turret full of machine guns could disrupt bomber formations and also protect itself from enemy fighters.
In its initial encounters during the Battle of Britain in 1940, the Defiant initially surprised enemy pilots and performed well. However, Luftwaffe pilots soon identified its vulnerabilities, particularly the absence of forward-firing guns, leading to its reassignment to night-time operations where it proved more effective.
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What's Inside
Schemes
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Tech Specs
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
- 15
- Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)
- 4.79
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
- 16.6
- How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?
- 70
- Item Scale
- 1:72 Scale
- License line
- BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
- Contents (what's in the box) sets
- Sprues & decals
- Finish
- Plastic
- Number of Scheme options
- 2
- Skill Level
- 1
- Flying Hours
- 1
- Wingspan (mm)
- 166
WARNING Not suitable for children under 36 months. It contains small parts which can present a choking hazard. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. CAUTION Please remove all packaging before giving the toy to a child.