The French built SPAD XIII was one of the most famous fighters of World War I. The SPAD used a liquid-cooled inline engine when most aircraft were equipped with rotary engines. A powerful and efficient craft the SPAD was used for many years. Armed with one or two Vickers 7.65 mm machine guns firing through the propeller arc or a deadly 37mm Hotchkiss cannon the SPAD was widely feared.
- Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey.
- The exterior surface of the plane is detailed with metal seams bolt heads and various other minute details.
- Accurately reproduced biplane construction.
- Dual Vickers machine guns mount atop the fuselage.
- Realistic landing gear affix to the bottom of the craft.
- Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly.
