The Hawk T1A is a modified Hawk T1, which was intended to replace the Hawker Hunter in the RAF’s Tactical Weapons Units. A total of 89 aircraft were converted to carry two underwing AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and a centreline gun pod. During the 1980s, the RAF began using TWU Hawks in the Mixed Fighter Force (MFF) concept; the intention was to attach three of four Hawks to a Phantom or Tornado interceptor, which would guide them using its powerful radar onto enemy targets.
This is also the variant used by the RAF’s Red Arrows display team; the underbody gun pod is used to carry oil for the display smoke system.[citation needed]
Item No 81733
Item Name Hawk T MK.1A
Bar Code 6939319217332
Scale 1:48
Item Type Static kit
Model Dimension Length:268 mm Width: 210mm
Total Plastic Parts 180+
Total Sprues 13 sprues
Chromeplate Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Metal Parts n/a
Photo Etched Parts 1 piece
Film Accessory n/a
Released Date 2014-09
More Features the kit consists of over 180 parts
-Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design
-Detailed engine & cockpit