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COBI DE HAVILLAND DH-98 MOSQUITO #5735
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Description
The de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito was a British multi-role combat aircraft that served during World War II. It was constructed almost entirely of wood, earning it the nickname “The Wooden Wonder.” The Mosquito was designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and his team in the mid-1930s, with the first prototype flying in November 1940.
The aircraft was powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlin engines and had a top speed of over 400 mph, making it one of the fastest operational aircraft of its time. It was also highly maneuverable and had a long range, allowing it to perform a variety of missions, including fighter-bomber, night fighter, reconnaissance, and even high-altitude bombing.
The Mosquito played a crucial role in several significant operations during the war, including the bombing of Berlin, the destruction of the Gestapo headquarters in Oslo, and the sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz. It was also used extensively for photo-reconnaissance, with some Mosquito variants capable of flying at altitudes of over 40,000 feet.
Overall, the Mosquito was highly regarded by those who flew it and was considered one of the most versatile aircraft of the war. It continued to serve in various roles with the Royal Air Force (RAF) until the early 1950s, and several examples are still flying today in museums and private collections around the world.
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Product Specifications
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| Weight | 37.4 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17.72 × 12 × 2.37 in |
| Number of Pieces | 710 |
| Scale | 1:32 |
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2 reviews for COBI DE HAVILLAND DH-98 MOSQUITO #5735
dgarrickhall (verified owner) –
I love this aircraft.
It had a really nice construction and was fun to build. Unlike the comparatively sized P-38 Lightning set, this one came with a display stand! My only qualm with this set is the bomb bay is kind of finicky, and you can’t have the bombs inside the bomb bay and have the aircraft on the display stand at the same time.
Jay H. (verified owner) –
Mosquito is one of the most elegant fighter/bomber in ww2. Pretty much perfect in every way: high speed, long distance, powerful self defense arm, extremely big bomb load. This is one of my favorite Cobi twin engine planes.