COBI Hawker Hurricane (No. 302 Sqn. RAF) Fighter : Set #5762
HAWKER HURRICANE (NO 302 SQN. RAF) set - In tribute to Polish heroes: from Duxford to Dęblin! Do you want to commemorate the heroism of Polish pilots and create a souvenir from an important event? Build a model of the legendary HAWKER HURRICANE aircraft - a machine that fought for freedom under the skies of England!
On the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and the 100th anniversary of the Air Force Academy in Dęblin, in August 2025 there will be a unique flight of a Hurricane aircraft from Duxford (Great Britain) to Dęblin. The event is organized by The Polish Heritage Flight and the Polish Airmen Remembrance Committee. The aircraft will have the markings of the 302nd "City of Poznań" Squadron, which was stationed at RAF Duxford in September 1940. The aircraft that will visit Polish skies was built in 1942 at the Canadian Car Foundry and initially went to the 123rd Canadian Squadron.
It survived the war and in 1985 was restored so perfectly that it made its next flight four years later. The sight and sound of the Hawker Hurricane over the Polish skies will be a symbol of gratitude to the Poles who fought over England during World War II. COBI supports this event by presenting a model of the HAWKER HURRICANE (NO 302 SQN. RAF), which will take part in this historic flight!
Hawker Hurricane - the aircraft of Polish aces! Since September 1940, Polish pilots from the 302 "Poznański" Squadron fought the German Luftwaffe in planes such as the Hawker Hurricane. They were Polish pilots who, after the defeat in 1939, reached England through France to fight the German occupiers. Their heroism will remain in memory forever!
Collector's item The plane can be placed on a display stand with a commemorative plaque, which perfectly complements the model and makes it look great on every collector's shelf.
Perfect details in 1:32 scale The model has precisely reproduced characteristic wings, engines and fuselage details. It is not just a plane, it is a story of courage, sacrifice and heroism.
375 elements to assemble
The set consists of 375 elements that will allow you to create a unique model. The plane has a movable propeller, movable ailerons and retractable landing gear. The cockpit opens and a pilot figure can be placed inside.
Pilot figure in full uniform The set includes a pilot figure in full uniform with two, interchangeable headgear, which adds realism to your model. It is a small but important detail that reminds you of those who risked their lives fighting for freedom High quality The model is made of high-quality blocks that ensure durability and precise reproduction of details. When assembling the model, you will feel how history comes to life.
Intuitive instructions
The step-by-step instructions will guide you through the building process. Thanks to it, assembly will be easy and enjoyable, and the final effect will surprise you.
Collector's item
The plane can be placed on a display stand with a commemorative plaque, which perfectly complements the model and makes it look great on every collector's shelf.
Age: 7+
The set is suitable for both younger and older modeling enthusiasts. This is a great opportunity to start your adventure with blocks and create a model that will decorate any interior.
The HAWKER HURRICANE (NO 302 SQN. RAF) set is a great choice for history and modeling enthusiasts. Build a plane that will soon appear over the Polish sky to pay tribute to Polish heroes.
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Scale: 1:32Engine: Merlin XX
Power: Indicated: 950 HP
Take-off: 1,280 HP
Advantages:
• Simple to control;
• Easy to maintain in field conditions;
• Reliable and stable in flight.
Pilot Notes:
Take-Off Speed: 150 km/h / 85 kts
Landing Speed: 145 km/h / 80 kts
Combat Engine Setting: 3,000 RPM
Best Cruise: 2,650 RPM
Economy Cruise: 2,500 RPM
Prop Pitch Control: Manual
Mixture Control: Manual
Boost: No
Supercharger: Two-Speed
Armament:
• 12 x .303 machine guns
Disadvantages:
• Insufficient cockpit visibility;
• Inferior to contemporary enemy fighters.
• Hurricane is generally inferior to all 1941 fighters, and inadequate against all 1942 and
later fighters. It is mostly effective against bombers or as a ground attack plane.
• Hurricane has regretful acceleration and dive characteristics, therefore should generally
be used in horizontal combat.
• Be aware that all instrumentation in the Hurricane is not metric but imperial, therefore you
will need to learn to convert feet to meters and mile to kilometers when flying on
instruments.
Hurricane is a rather stable gunnery platform with armament sufficient to bring down any
target at ranges under 300 meters.
• Supercharger speeds should be set to speed 2 in combat or in climb if boost is 2-5 psi
below max; otherwise use speed 1.
• Best performance altitude is between 1,500 and 2,800 meters for speed 1 and
4,500 and 6,500 for speed 2.
• Worst performance between 3,000 and 4,500 meters (Il2 Aircraft Guide)