DH.100 Vampire Mk.I Swiss AF

Plastic kit of the British fighter aircraft DH.100 Vampire Mk.I Swiss AF in 1:72 scale.

The highly detailed model is made of plastic in various colors. The model comes with clear building instructions.

Use plastic model glue to glue the model together. You can paint the model with plastic model paints. (glue and paints are not included)

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The de Havilland D.H.100 Vampire was a British twin-engine jet fighter aircraft developed by de Havilland during World War II. It was the second British jet fighter aircraft, after the Gloster Meteor, and the first to be powered by a single jet engine.

Work on the aircraft began in 1941, in the midst of World War II, and was initially intended as an experimental aircraft, although it was clear that it would be suitable for combat. The company's design studies quickly decided on a single-engine twin-engine Halford H.1 turbojet (later produced as the "Goblin"). Apart from the propulsion system and twin-engine layout, it was a relatively conventional aircraft. Although originally ordered as an experimental aircraft, in May 1944 it was decided to produce the aircraft for the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a fighter aircraft. Although the Vampire was still under development during World War II, it arrived too late to see combat in that conflict. During 1946, the first production version of the Vampire entered service with the RAF, just months after the end of the conflict.

The Vampire quickly proved to be an effective aircraft, replacing many of the piston-engined fighters of the war years. During its early days in service, it achieved several firsts and various records, such as being the first jet aircraft to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Primarily intended to gain air superiority, the Vampire remained in front-line service with the RAF until 1953, after which it was gradually assigned to various secondary roles, such as combat roles and pilot training - several different variants were created. In the late 1950s, the RAF began to replace the Vampire aircraft with the new Hawker Hunter and Gloster Javelin fighters. During 1966, the Vampire was officially withdrawn from the RAF and replaced in the training role by the Folland Gnat aircraft. It also served with the Royal Navy, specifically as the Sea Vampire - a naval variant suitable for operation on aircraft carriers. This version was the world's first jet aircraft capable of landing on a ship.

The Vampire was exported to many different countries around the world, where it saw action in a variety of battlefields and climates. It saw action during the Suez Crisis, the Malayan Rebellion and the Rhodesian Civil War. Almost 3,300 Vampires were built, a quarter of which were built under license abroad. In addition, its development continued; major derivatives include the DH.115, a dedicated two-seat trainer, and the more advanced DH.112 Venom.