Supermarine Seafire F.XVII

Plastic model kit of a British Supermarine Seafire F.XVII

• Scale 1:48
• 134 parts
• Wings can be folded (optional)
• Three marking options
  • No. 767 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset, England, 1950
  • No. 807 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Vengeance, 1947
  • 1831 Royal Naval Air Station Stretton (HMS Blackap), Cheshire, England, 1947-1951
• Unbuilt, unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

The F.XVII was the first Seafire variant with a shortened tail fuselage and the distinctive teardrop-shaped cockpit canopy. Thanks to its reinforced construction, the aircraft could carry a heavier weapons load, with both fuel tanks and missiles housed under the wings. The aircraft saw frontline service until the early 1950s before being relegated to training duties.

As the Navy's answer to the ever-popular Spitfire, this masterpiece astonished the world with its unparalleled performance under the most extreme conditions. It could operate effortlessly from aircraft carriers, making for a formidable presence over land and sea. Folding wings enabled rapid takeoffs and landings on the decks of naval vessels, extending its range and influence across the ocean.

Its stunning design ensured agility and speed, boasting sleek, aerodynamic contours that exuded elegance and enhanced maneuverability. Reaching top speeds of approximately 378 mph (608 km/h), this aircraft gave pilots a relentless advantage.