Description

      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