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Guillow Typhoon

Guillow Typhoon

Brand: Guillow

Part No: GUI906

23.86 RRP €27.59

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The Guillow Typhoon (GUI906) is a 1:28 scale balsa wood model kit of the WWII Typhoon IB fighter, celebrated for its ground-attack role during the Battle of Normandy where it helped clear the way for liberation efforts. The aircraft achieved a maximum speed of 417 mph at 20,000 ft in 7.6 minutes and carried eight 3" rockets and four 20 mm cannon, with operational service including squadrons based at Duxford and Manston.

This Easy-Build kit is designed for enjoyable indoor or outdoor free flight. Built light for excellent performance, it combines classic balsa construction with practical details, including a rubber motor/propeller setup, plastic nose cowl, clear canopy and decals for a polished finish.

Key Features

  • 1:28 scale balsa model kit of the Typhoon IB
  • Rubber powered with effective motor/prop combination
  • Includes plastic nose cowl, canopy and decals
  • Sleek WWII fighter design for indoor or outdoor flying
  • Quality, lightweight construction for great flight characteristics
  • Colour: Camouflage Green
  • Age recommendation: 14+

Tech Specs

  • Wingspan: 457.20 mm / 18 in
  • Scale: 1:28
  • Material: Wood
  • Colour: Camouflage Green
  • Age Recommendation: 14+
  • Shipping Weight: 0.13 kg / 0.29 lbs

The Typhoon IB, known as the "Tiffy", distinguished itself in the Battle of Normandy destroying 137 tanks and opening the way for the liberation of France and Belgium. No. 56 and 609 squadrons based at Duxford received their first Typhoons in 1941. In 1942 No. 609 squadron moved to Manston surpassed the Spitfires at intercepting Fw 190s. Typhoons destroyed the first two Me 210s over the British Isles. Maximum speed of 417 MPH at 20,000 feet was obtained in 7.6 minutes. Its true element was with eight 3" rockets and four 20mm cannon.

Easy-Build

Sleek rubber powered models of WWII fighters for indoor or outdoor flying. Built light, they are great flyers with ample wing areas and effective rubber motor/propeller combinations. Kits contain top quality balsa, plastic nose cowls, canopies and decals.

Model Kits

Quality scale balsa model airplane kits. These model construction kits have scale realism for the super detail fan and light weight for those who build and fly. Each model is a small but faithful replica of an airplane widely known for deeds in wartime or present day popularity.

Guillow Typhoon ** CLEARANCE ** Key Features:

  • 1:28 Scale

Guillow Typhoon ** CLEARANCE ** Tech Specs:

  • Shipping Weight: 0.13kg / 0.29lbs
  • Product Wingspan: 457.20mm / 18in
  • Scale: 1:28
  • Age Recommendation: 14+
  • Colour: Array
  • Material: Array


    Key Info:
    • Brand: Guillow
    • Part No: GUI906
    • Barcode: 072365009066
    • Flying Style: Chuck Gliders
    • Assembly Level: Kit (Unassembled)
    Standard Shipping

    £3.95 to most of the UK

    Express Shipping

    £6.95 to most of the UK

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