The most successful British fighter of WWI was developed in 1917 right after the severe defeat of the RFC during Bloody April. Its predecessor, the S.E.5, had very good technical parameters, except for an unreliable 150 hp engine Hispano Suiza that did not allow for a full demonstration of this aircraft's potential. The first flight of the S.E.5a with the more powerful 200 hp Hispano Suiza engine was conducted in May 1917. One and a half months later the first mass-production S.E.5a fighters arrived at the Front. Eventually the engine was replaced with a Viper, which increased its speed and climb rate.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/32
Skill Level: 3
Parts: 150+
- Molded in high quality plastic
- Illustrated instructions
- Includes decals for five versions:
I. S.E.5a, E1295/A, No. 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward ‘Mick’ Mannock (73 victories), Norther France, July 1918.
II. S.E.5a, C1904/Z, No. 85 Sqn RAF, flown by Major Billy Bishop (72 victories), Summer 1918, France
III. S.E.5a (with Viper), C1149, “Sweinhund”, No.56 Sqn RAF, flown by Captain Duncan Grinnel-Milne, Sqn CO, late 1918.
IV. S.E.5a, D6856, No.84 Sqn RAF, flown by Captain A. Beauchamp – Proctor (54 victories), 1918.
V. RAF S.E.5a with Viper, F.8005, 25th Aero Sqdn, USAS, late 1918.
*Cement is recommended for polystyrene plastic*
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