Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire MK Xvie Model Kit

The Spitfire Mk.XVI was essentially a Mk.IX powered by the American-built Packard Merlin 266 engine. The "e" suffix denotes the clipped wing configuration optimized for low-altitude operations, improving roll rate for ground attack and V-1 flying bomb interception. Mk.XVIe Spitfires served in the final campaigns over Europe in 1944-45, providing close air support and fighter-bomber duties. Tamiya's 1/32 kit features the clipped wings, bubble canopy option, and ground attack ordnance.