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Build modern military jets in 1/48 scale from Kitty Hawk Models, featuring cutting-edge fighters and classic Cold War aircraft. This comprehensive collection includes the F-35 Lightning II in all variants, legendary F-101 Voodoo, Russian Sukhoi Flanker family including Su-27, Su-30, Su-34, and Su-35, French Mirage F.1 and Etendard series, Swedish JAS-39 Gripen, early jets including F2H Banshee and F9F Cougar, plus FJ Fury variants with precision engineering and authentic details.
Kitty Hawk Models has established itself as a leading manufacturer of modern jet aircraft kits, earning recognition for producing subjects often overlooked by other manufacturers with exceptional detail and engineering quality. Based in China, the company combines advanced molding technology with meticulous research to deliver kits that satisfy both casual builders and serious aviation enthusiasts. This jet aircraft collection showcases Kitty Hawk's expertise across multiple generations of military aviation, from early Cold War jets through cutting-edge fifth-generation stealth fighters. Each kit features precision injection-molded parts with finely engraved panel lines, comprehensive cockpit interiors with instrument panels and ejection seats, detailed landing gear assemblies with realistic struts and wheels, authentic weapons and external stores, multiple marking options representing various air forces and squadrons, photo-etched brass details for enhanced realism, and clear instructions with painting guides and assembly sequences.
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II receives comprehensive coverage across all three variants. The F-35A Lightning II Version 2.0 represents the conventional takeoff and landing variant for the Air Force with internal weapons bays and advanced avionics. The F-35B Lightning II Version 3.0 depicts the short takeoff and vertical landing variant for the Marines with unique lift fan system. The F-35C Lightning II represents the carrier-based Navy variant with larger wings and reinforced landing gear.
The McDonnell F-101 Voodoo receives comprehensive coverage across multiple variants. The F-101 A/C Voodoo represents the tactical fighter-bomber variants. The F-101B/RF-101B Voodoo depicts the interceptor and reconnaissance variants. The RF-101 C G/H Voodoo represents the dedicated reconnaissance variants with camera equipment.
The Russian Sukhoi Flanker family receives extensive coverage across multiple variants. The Su-27 Flanker-B represents the original single-seat air superiority fighter. The Su-27UB Flanker-C depicts the two-seat trainer variant. The Su-30MK Flanker-C and Su-30SM Flanker-H represent multirole variants with enhanced strike capability. The Su-34 Fullback depicts the side-by-side cockpit strike variant. The Su-35 Flanker-E represents the ultimate evolution with thrust vectoring and advanced avionics.
The Sukhoi Su-17/22 Fitter family receives comprehensive coverage. The Su-17M3/M4 Fitter D represents the Soviet variants with variable-geometry wings. The Su-22 M3/M4 Fitter K depicts the export variants. The Su-17, Su-22 UM3K/UM4 Fitter G represents the two-seat trainer variants.
French carrier-based aircraft receive comprehensive coverage. The Super Etendard represents the upgraded strike fighter that served with distinction. The Entendard IVP/IVM depicts earlier variants of this carrier-based platform.
The Dassault Mirage F.1 receives coverage with the Mirage F.1.B, depicting the two-seat trainer variant of this successful multirole fighter.
The Saab JAS-39 Gripen receives comprehensive coverage with the Jas-39A/C Gripen single-seat variants and Jas-39B/D Gripen two-seat trainer variants, representing Sweden's advanced multirole fighter.
Korean War era jets receive comprehensive coverage. The F2H-2 / F2H-2P Banshee represents the McDonnell carrier-based fighter and photo-reconnaissance variants. The F9F-8/F9F-8P Cougar 2 in 1 depicts the Grumman swept-wing carrier fighter and reconnaissance variants. The FJ-2 Fury and FJ-3 Fury represent North American's carrier-based variants of the F-86 Sabre.
The Yak-130 represents Russia's modern advanced jet trainer with light attack capability, featuring contemporary avionics and weapons systems.
Kitty Hawk kits are engineered for intermediate to advanced modelers with good fit and comprehensive detail. The precision molding ensures parts align properly with reasonable need for filling and sanding, while the logical parts breakdown allows painting sub-assemblies before final assembly. Cockpit interiors provide satisfying detail with instrument panels, ejection seats, and side consoles. The engraved panel lines respond well to wash techniques that enhance surface detail. Clear parts are generally well-molded, though some modelers prefer aftermarket replacements for ultimate clarity. Photo-etched brass parts add enhanced realism to cockpit details and external features.
Modern military jets offer diverse painting opportunities from natural metal finishes on early aircraft through tactical camouflage schemes and modern low-visibility grays. Consider researching specific aircraft to replicate authentic schemes representing particular squadrons and time periods, using pre-shading techniques to add depth to large flat surfaces, applying careful masking for multi-color camouflage patterns and national insignia, adding weathering effects including exhaust staining from jet engines and panel wear from maintenance access, and carefully applying squadron markings using the comprehensive decal sheets included with each kit.
Enhance your Kitty Hawk jet aircraft collection with related products from complementary collections. Explore 1/48 Tamiya Jet Aircraft for Japanese precision engineering, 1/48 Hasegawa Jet Aircraft for comprehensive coverage of American and international fighters, 1/48 Hobby Boss Jet Aircraft for additional Chinese-manufactured alternatives, 1/48 KA Models Aftermarket Parts for jet engine nozzles and detail sets, and 1/48 Figures to add pilots and ground crew.
Kitty Hawk occupies a unique position in the modeling market by producing kits of subjects often overlooked by other manufacturers, allowing modelers to build diverse collections representing different eras, operators, and mission types. The company's commitment to detail and accuracy ensures kits replicate actual aircraft with correct dimensions, authentic panel lines, and realistic cockpit layouts. Whether you are interested in fifth-generation stealth fighters, Russian Flanker variants, French naval aircraft, or early Cold War jets, Kitty Hawk delivers the subjects and quality that make jet aircraft modeling rewarding for enthusiasts at all skill levels.
For complete product information and company updates, visit the official Kitty Hawk Models website.