1/72 Airfix Jet Aircraft

Classic British Jet Aircraft Models in 1/72 Scale from Airfix

This specialized collection celebrates the legendary heritage of British post-war aviation through Airfix's comprehensive range of 1/72 scale jet aircraft kits. From revolutionary V/STOL fighters to supersonic interceptors and Cold War adversaries, these models represent pivotal moments in aviation history with Airfix's signature combination of accessible engineering, historical accuracy, and exceptional value that has made the brand synonymous with scale modeling excellence for over seven decades.

Revolutionary V/STOL Harrier Family

Experience the groundbreaking technology of vertical/short takeoff and landing with the BAe Harrier GR7A/GR9A, representing the world's first operational V/STOL combat aircraft in its advanced ground-attack configuration with precision-guided weapons capability and night-attack systems. The BAe Sea Harrier FRS1 captures the naval variant that proved decisive during the 1982 Falklands conflict, featuring the distinctive Blue Fox radar nose, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, and Royal Navy markings. The Hawker P.1127 represents the experimental prototype that pioneered vectored-thrust technology, featuring the distinctive four-nozzle configuration and early development markings that led to the operational Harrier family.

Supersonic Interceptors and Fighters

Build Britain's first supersonic fighter with the English Electric Lightning F.2A, featuring the distinctive over-and-under engine configuration, massive ventral fuel tank, and Firestreak air-to-air missiles that made this interceptor capable of Mach 2+ performance and rapid climb rates unmatched by contemporaries. The Supermarine Swift FR.5 represents Britain's first swept-wing jet fighter in its photo-reconnaissance configuration, featuring camera ports, extended nose, and the distinctive silver finish of RAF Germany reconnaissance squadrons.

Multi-Role Strike and Attack Aircraft

Recreate the Royal Air Force's powerful maritime strike capability with the Blackburn Buccaneer S Mk II, featuring the distinctive area-ruled fuselage, rotating bomb bay door, comprehensive weapons options including anti-ship missiles and laser-guided bombs, and markings for multiple RAF squadrons that operated this low-level strike specialist. The SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 represents the Anglo-French tactical strike aircraft with its distinctive nose profile, comprehensive ground-attack ordnance, and RAF Germany camouflage schemes. The McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1/FGR.2 captures the British variants of this legendary fighter with Rolls-Royce Spey engines, extended nose gear, comprehensive weapons loadouts including Skyflash missiles, and markings for both Royal Navy and RAF squadrons.

First-Generation British Jets

Build Britain's first operational jet fighter with the Gloster Meteor F.8/FR.9 and Gloster Meteor F8, featuring the distinctive twin-engine configuration, elongated canopy, and options for both fighter and photo-reconnaissance variants with authentic squadron markings from the early jet age.

Jet Trainers and Light Attack Aircraft

Experience the aircraft that trained generations of RAF pilots with the Folland Gnat T.1, the diminutive trainer that served with the famous Red Arrows aerobatic team, featuring tandem seating, distinctive bubble canopy, and colorful display team markings. The Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3/T.4 represents the RAF's primary jet trainer for over three decades, featuring side-by-side seating, comprehensive cockpit detail, and training squadron markings.

Cold War Adversaries

Build the opposition with the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F 'Fresco', the Soviet fighter that saw extensive combat service and represented the primary threat to NATO forces during the 1950s and 1960s, featuring the distinctive nose intake, swept wings, and authentic Warsaw Pact markings. The PZL LIM-5 (MiG-17) represents the Polish-built variant with unique modifications and Eastern European air force markings.

Airfix Engineering Excellence

These kits showcase Airfix's commitment to accessible modeling combined with historical accuracy through well-engineered parts breakdown ensuring straightforward assembly with minimal filler requirements, crisp surface detail capturing panel lines, rivets, and access hatches, detailed cockpit interiors with instrument panels, ejection seats, and control columns, optional position canopies allowing display open or closed, comprehensive weapons and external stores including missiles, bombs, fuel tanks, and reconnaissance pods, authentic landing gear with detailed wheel wells and retraction mechanisms, and extensive decal sheets providing markings for multiple aircraft, squadrons, and operational periods with full stencil data.

Build Your British Aviation Collection

Complement your jet aircraft builds with propeller-driven classics from our 1/72 Airfix Prop Aircraft collection featuring Spitfires, Hurricanes, and Lancasters. Explore additional 1/72 scale jet subjects from our 1/72 Tamiya Jet Aircraft and 1/72 Italeri Jet Aircraft collections. Enhance your builds with precision aftermarket parts from our 1/72 Tamiya Aftermarket Parts, 1/72 Reskit Aftermarket Parts, and 1/72 Fundekals Aftermarket Parts collections. Add pilot figures and ground crew from our 1/72 Scale Model Figures collection. Discover the complete range of British aviation modeling excellence at Airfix's official website.