The Hawker Sea Fury is a British fighter aircraft that holds a significant place in aviation history. Developed by Hawker Aircraft during the latter stages of World War II, the Sea Fury was designed as a carrier-based fighter for the Royal Navy. It was one of the fastest piston-engine aircraft ever built.
The Sea Fury's development began as an improvement over the Hawker Tempest, with the aim of creating a better performing, lighter and more versatile aircraft. It was powered by the Bristol Centaurus engine, a robust and reliable powerplant that contributed to its impressive speed and climb rate. The Sea Fury's sleek design, featuring a low-drag fuselage and elliptical wings, further enhanced its aerodynamic efficiency.
In addition to its combat prowess, the Sea Fury was also known for its versatility. It could be equipped with a variety of armaments, including rockets, bombs, and cannons, making it suitable for a range of missions from ground attack to air superiority. The aircraft's robust construction and reliable performance made it a favourite among pilots.
The Hawker Sea Fury remains an iconic aircraft, celebrated for its speed, agility, and combat effectiveness. Its legacy endures as a symbol of British engineering excellence and a testament to the ingenuity of its designers.
Our kit features injection moulded plastic as well as photoetch parts to enable the modeller to create a replica of this charismatic aircraft. The kit design was based on a LiDAR scan of the Navy Wings airframe supported by extensive research.
What you get
- 338 plastic parts
- 117 Photo-etch parts
- Metal rod & clear film
- Highly detailed cockpit and undercarriage bay
- Optional wings folded or wings extended
- Optional early or late undercarriage
- Drop tanks, bombs and rockets
- Seven marking schemes for the UK, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands
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£95
€110 / $131. For general guidance only, rates are subject to constant change
Expected later this year
7 schemes
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Sea Fury
Hawker Sea Fury FB.11, VR930, White Q-110, FAA No.802 Sqn., NAS Lee-on-Solent, circa May 1948-1950
Hawker Sea Fury FB.11, XV756, Black 100, RAN No.805 Sqn. Aerobatic Team, RAAF Laverton, 12th of March 1958
Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 TG119, Black 110, RCN No.871 Sqn. / VF871 Dartmouth, 1954, currently on display at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Ottawa
Hawker Sea Fury FB.11, VR943, Black R-105, FAA No.801 Sqn., NAS, HMS Glory, Korea 1951
Hawker Sea Fury FB.11, VW647, Black K-127, RAN No.805 Sqn. Currently stored/on display at Camden Museum of Aviation, Narellan, Australia - NSW
Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 WH589, White NW-115, RAN No.805 Sqn, Bankstown, 1961, 1966-1968
Hawker Sea Fury FB Mk.50 Black 6-29 / 860, No.860 Sq Royal Dutch Navy, HrMs Karel Doorman
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We at DBMK would like to thank Navy Wings for allowing us to scan their Sea Fury and we will be donating £3 to them for each of the first 350 kits that we sell. We would also like to thank our incomparable expert panel of Steve Winter, Steve Long and Roy Sutherland. Your help has been invaluable in making our kit as accurate as possible. Thanks also go to our test builders, Bill Clark, Dick Jenkinson, Steve Winter and Rod Janes. They have played a big part in ensuring that the kit is buildable.
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