1/72 Italeri Bae Hawk Mk 108 |
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Gallery Article by Thomas Ng
on Aug 31 2003 |
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Malaysian National
Day 2003
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When the Tornado for
TUDM modernization plan did not materialize In the early 90's, TUDM turn to
purchased more cost effective package of 10 Hawk 108 and 18 Hawk 208 jets from
Bae.
The Hawk 108 is a
combat-capable fast jet trainer. Its improved combat wing have
7 hard points that include additional wing tip sidewinder missile rails,
4 under wing point that are capable of carrying various iron bombs, cluster
bombs, rocket and cannon pods for light Strike role and additional 30mm Aden
cannon pod can be carry on the center line pylon for additional punch.
Apart
from the standard cockpit avionics, TUDM Hawk 108 also fitted with nose wheel
steering, and FLIR unit at the nose cone, chaff and flare dispensers for
self-defense was strategically fitted at a housing above the engine.
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images below to see larger images
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This
model was build OOB with the addition of extra pair of pylon on station 2 and 6.
The stencil marking decals are from kit supply and formation light taken from
Italeri F-18 kit.