1/72 Scale Hurricane Mk II D Anti-Tank Fighter Model Kit
Build an authentic replica of the Hawker Hurricane Mk II D anti-tank fighter with this detailed 1/72 scale conversion kit from Arma Hobby. This specialized kit represents the tank-busting variant armed with two powerful 40mm Vickers S cannons, designed to destroy enemy armor in North Africa and Burma.
Kit Contents:
- High-quality plastic parts (Hurricane Mk IIc base)
- Comprehensive 3D-printed conversion set including 40mm cannons, exhaust manifold, mirror, and template for scribing wing panels
- Self-adhesive kabuki-paper canopy and wheel masks
- Decals with 5 authentic marking schemes from North Africa, Tunisia, England, and Burma
- Detailed instructions with historical information
Marking Options Include:
- BP158/JV-I - No. 6 Squadron RAF, airfields Shandur and L.G. 89, Egypt, autumn 1942
- KW704/R "Christine" - No. 6 Squadron RAF, Gabes, Tunisia, April 1943, pilot F/O A.H.M. Clarke
- HW721/BR-J - No. 184 Squadron RAF, Colerne, England, spring 1943, pilot S/Ldr Jack Rose (aircraft funded by Woolwich Aircraft Fund)
- KX229/H "Cheeta" - No. 20 Squadron RAF, Nidania, Burma, February 1944
- HW874/X - No. 20 Squadron RAF, Monywa, Burma, spring 1945
About the Hurricane Mk II D
The Hurricane Mk II D represented a specialized anti-tank variant of the famous Hawker Hurricane, armed with two 40mm Vickers S cannons mounted in underwing pods. This formidable armament made it one of the most heavily-armed single-seat fighters of World War II, specifically designed to destroy enemy tanks and armored vehicles. The large-caliber cannons could penetrate the thinner top and side armor of German and Japanese tanks, making the Mk II D a feared ground-attack platform.
These tank-busting Hurricanes saw extensive action with RAF squadrons in North Africa, where they proved highly effective against Axis armor during the desert campaigns. The type also served in Burma, where it attacked Japanese tanks and fortifications. While the heavy cannon installation reduced speed and maneuverability, the Hurricane Mk II D's rugged construction and devastating firepower made it invaluable for close air support missions.
The 3D-printed conversion parts in this kit allow you to accurately represent the distinctive 40mm cannon pods and other unique features that distinguished the Mk II D from standard Hurricane variants.
Perfect for: Intermediate to advanced modelers interested in WWII ground-attack aircraft and specialized Hurricane variants
Scale: 1/72 | Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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