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With the introduction of the teardrop canopy, the rear upper fuel tank capacity was reduced to 33 gallons. and that of the forward lower fuel tank was increased to 48 gal. to compensate. 1,054 Mk.XVIs were produced from September 1944 until July 1945. During the war, they were deployed on the European front and served as fighter-bombers. In the post-war period, the Mk.XVI was used by the RAF as well as the Belgian and Greek air forces until the early 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/32 scale plastic assembly kit of the Spitfire Mk.XVIe. Overall Length: 302mm, Overall Width: 311mm. Distinctive features of the Mk.XVIe, including Packard Merlin 266 engine, E Type wing, teardrop canopy, and modified landing gear legs, are accurately reproduced. The canopy may be opened even after assembly. Features movable ailerons, rudder, and elevators. Flaps can be depicted in either an up or a down position. 30 gallon drop tank, two 250lb bombs, and 3 types of markings included. 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