Tempest Mk.V – WWII British Fighter Aircraft
Brickmania- Current Stock:
- 0
- SKU:
- BKM2493
- Availability:
- Order by 4/28 for Shipping on or around 6/14
- Weight:
- 2.53 LBS
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
- Designer:
- Andrea Boninsegna
- Piece Count:
- 614 LEGO® and Brickmania® elements
- Minifigs:
- 1
- Skill Level:
- Intermediate (3 of 5)
This is a limited-edition series build and will not restock after its initial production run. Order between 4-26-24 and 4-28-24 to guarantee your copy!
Kits ship on or around 6-14-2024.
About the Tempest Mk.V – WWII British Fighter Aircraft:
The Hawker Tempest made its combat debut over Normandy in June, 1944, scoring rousing victories that foreshadowed its dominance for the rest of the war. Fast, powerful, and steady, the Tempest was well-suited to defend London against the V-1 rockets; in one of their first days in this role, Tempests claimed 13 kills. While they also proved effective deterrents against the new German jet fighters, Tempests made their name as successful ground attack aircraft.
Heavily-armed and the fastest low-altitude fighters of the war, Tempests destroyed hundreds of locomotives and trucks in rear areas and armored vehicles and gun emplacements with precision in support of front-line troops.Intended as the latest iteration of the Typhoon, the Tempest received its own designation as the upgrades mounted and the planes’ differences outweighed their similarities. The Mk. V featured a distinctive 4-bladed propellor and a Napier Sabre engine that provided a top speed of 435mph. In addition to bombs or drop tanks, the Tempest Mk. V bristled with four 20mm cannons.
Model Statistics:
Designed by Andrea Boninsegna
614 LEGO® and Brickmania® elements
1x custom minifigs
Custom printed elements
Full-color printed building instructions
1/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits
Intermediate Skill Level (4-6 years building experience recommended)
All Brickmania® model kits are made of new-condition LEGO® bricks. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions. This is a limited-edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time.
This is not a LEGO® Product. LEGO and the LEGO minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this product. The LEGO Group is not liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from the use or misuse of this product.
