Cobi 5865 Historical Collection World War II Spitfire Mk. XVI Bubbletop

The block model of Spitfire Mk. XVI Bubbletop completes the collection of fighters released in 1:48 scale. Thanks to its simple design and intuitive instructions, building the set will not be difficult for anyone. The plane features rotating wheels and durable prints. The model will also be perfect as "protection" for the huge bombers issued by COBI. Sets like the 1:48 Spitfire are a great start to your adventure with COBI construction blocks.

Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XVI Bubbletop was one of the variants of the legendary British Spitfire fighter plane used during World War II. Mk. XVI was a modification introduced in 1944, which was characterized by a spherical-shaped cabin (Bubbletop). It significantly improved the pilot's visibility. The plane achieved a high maximum speed of approximately 676 km/h. The armament included two 20mm machine guns and four 7.7mm machine guns. Spitfire Mk. XVI was used mainly as an escort and reconnaissance fighter, taking part in operations on various war fronts. Its improvements, especially in performance and visibility, made it an effective means of air combat late in WWII.