The Hawk T1A is a modified Hawk T1, which was intended to replace the Hawker Hunter in the RAF's Tactical Weapons Units. A total of 89 aircraft were converted to carry two underwing AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and a centreline gun pod. During the 1980s, the RAF began using TWU Hawks in the Mixed Fighter Force (MFF) concept; the intention was to attach three of four Hawks to a Phantom or Tornado interceptor, which would guide them using its powerful radar onto enemy targets.
This is also the variant used by the RAF's Red Arrows display team; the underbody gun pod is used to carry oil for the display smoke system.[citation needed]
| Item No | 81733 |
| Item Name | Hawk T MK.1A |
| Bar Code | 6939319217332 |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Item Type | Static kit |
| Model Dimension | Length:268 mm Width: 210mm |
| Total Plastic Parts | 180+ |
| Total Sprues | 13 sprues |
| Chromeplate Parts | n/a |
| Resin Parts | n/a |
| Metal Parts | n/a |
| Photo Etched Parts | 1 piece |
| Film Accessory | n/a |
| Released Date | 2014-09 |
| More Features | the kit consists of over 180 parts -Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design -Detailed engine & cockpit |