The Supermarine Spitfire is a British WW2 fighter aircraft that first flew in 1936 and the was retired from military service in 1961 by the Irish Air Corps. The spitfire is easily one of the most iconic and recognisable aircraft of WW2. The Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XVI Bubbletop was one of the variants of the legendary British Spitfire fighter plane. The Mk. XVI was a modification introduced in 1944, which was characterized by a spherical-shaped cabin (Bubbletop). It significantly improved the pilot's visibility. The plane achieved a high maximum speed of approximately 676 km/h. The armament included two 20mm machine guns and four 7.7mm machine guns. Spitfire Mk. XVI was used mainly as an escort and reconnaissance fighter, taking part in operations on various war fronts. Its improvements, especially in performance and visibility, made it an effective means of air combat late in WWII.
The block model of Spitfire Mk. XVI Bubbletop completes the collection of fighters released in 1:48 scale. Thanks to its simple design and intuitive instructions, building the set will not be difficult for anyone. The plane features rotating wheels and durable prints. The model will also be perfect as "protection" for the huge bombers issued by COBI. Sets like the 1:48 Spitfire are a great start to your adventure with COBI construction blocks.
Cobi set 5865 - 152 pieces 1:48 Scale Compatible with other construction block brands!
