These are scale plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated.

The JSF Joint Strike Fighter program was a developmental project to create a new 5th generation all-weather multirole combat aircraft to replace the existing American and NATO strike-fighter force. The aerospace industry team led by aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin, created the single-seat, single-engine F-35 Lightning II. This fighter employs stealth technology and is characterized by its trapezoidal wings and application of the most advanced hi-tech systems, materials and avionics. Designed to attain air superiority, provide close air support and undertake ground attack missions, it has been developed in differing configurations for its varying roles. The F-35B with its STOVL (Short Take Off and Vertical Landing) capability has been specifically designed to operate from modern aircraft carriers such as the British H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth or the Cavour, the flagship of the Italian Navy. The U.S Marines Corps plan to deploy the F-35B in both attack and ground support roles. The STOVL version is powered by the Pratt & Whitney afterburning turbofan and its swivel nozzle, which directs the thrust of the engine. Due in part to its operational flexibility, its advanced on-board technology, innovative design and performance features, the F-35 Lightning II is already a landmark aircraft in the world of 21st century military aviation.

Model Kit features: Decals for 5 versions

- 100% New Moulds
- Accurate reproduction of aircraft shape and profile
- Photoetched fret
- Landing gears, weapons bay and air inlets accurately reproduced and open or closed assembly option.
- Two engine exhaust configuration: vertical landing mode or in flight mode.
- Opened and closed lift fan air inlet and auxiliary air inlet ducts.
- U.S. version €œBeast mode€� loadout
- 25mm Missionized Gun System ( GAU-22A )
- Military equipment GBU-12€� Paveway II 500-lb, GBU-32 JDAM 1000-lb, AIM-120C AMMRAAM and AIM-9X Sidewinder.
- 2 weapons trolleys
- Color Painting and Decals guide

Italeri 1/48 RAF F-35B STOVL version

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