| Fisher Model and Pattern Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 |
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The Hawker Sea Fury first flew in
February of 1945 and thus, was
one of several aircraft developed
for use in World War II, but came
too late to be used in that war. It
was based on the land-based
Hawker Fury, which was cancelled
when the war ended. The naval
variant continued to be developed,
however. Although too late for
WW2, Sea Furies saw action in the
Korean war, flying from British and
Australian aircraft carriers. On 8
August 1952 a Royal Navy Sea
Fury shot down an enemy MiG-15
jet fighter.
February of 1945 and thus, was
one of several aircraft developed
for use in World War II, but came
too late to be used in that war. It
was based on the land-based
Hawker Fury, which was cancelled
when the war ended. The naval
variant continued to be developed,
however. Although too late for
WW2, Sea Furies saw action in the
Korean war, flying from British and
Australian aircraft carriers. On 8
August 1952 a Royal Navy Sea
Fury shot down an enemy MiG-15
jet fighter.
The Hawker Sea Fury was
powered by a 18 cylinder Bristol
Centaurus air-cooled radial engine
producing 2480 horsepower. It had
a maximum speed of 460 mph and
cruising speed of 390 mph.
Armament consisted of four 20mm
guns as well as bombs and rockets.
powered by a 18 cylinder Bristol
Centaurus air-cooled radial engine
producing 2480 horsepower. It had
a maximum speed of 460 mph and
cruising speed of 390 mph.
Armament consisted of four 20mm
guns as well as bombs and rockets.
When I first saw the Fisher Sea Fury
kit on the internet I knew it was one I
had to have. I couldn't resist getting
one to do up in Royal Canadian Navy
colors. This aircraft is a natural in the
two-tone grey paint job and the maple
leaf national markings. The kit is a
very high quality product. It's nicely
engineered and parts fit extremely well
for an all-resin kit. Landing gear legs
are of cast brass and strong enough to
support the weight of all that resin.
Clear parts were made from clear
resin and work much better than
vacuformed plastic. Decals were
made by Cartograf of Italy and as
always, were first-rate.
kit on the internet I knew it was one I
had to have. I couldn't resist getting
one to do up in Royal Canadian Navy
colors. This aircraft is a natural in the
two-tone grey paint job and the maple
leaf national markings. The kit is a
very high quality product. It's nicely
engineered and parts fit extremely well
for an all-resin kit. Landing gear legs
are of cast brass and strong enough to
support the weight of all that resin.
Clear parts were made from clear
resin and work much better than
vacuformed plastic. Decals were
made by Cartograf of Italy and as
always, were first-rate.