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The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine fighter and attack aircraft, the first flight of which took place on July 27, 1972. The F-15 aircraft is the result of the experience gained from air combat over Vietnam, and is also the USAAF's response to the Soviet Mig-23 and Mig-25 fighters. It was created as part of the FX (Fighter Experimental) project, in which the winner was McDonnell-Douglas in 1969. When designing the F-15, particular emphasis was placed on the maximum reduction of service time. Mainly, on the one hand, it was based on the installation of elements that were as easy to use as possible, and on the other hand, the use of automatic systems, which kind of relieve people. As a result, the successor of the F-4 Phantom, surpassing it in all respects, can be served in half the time. Another strength of the F-15 is the pair of Pratt-Whitney F100 afterburner engines, which produce 4,500 kg more thrust than the machine itself weighs, allowing it to make tight turns without sacrificing great speed. In addition, it makes it possible to suspend a huge amount of additional weapons on 8 knots under the wings and fuselage. From the moment the F-15 entered service, several variants were created. The C and D versions are the second generation of single and double seater aircraft, respectively, replacing the A and B versions in 1979. Externally, they do not differ much from them, but the avionics underwent a comprehensive modification, which made the Eagle even more lethal weapon. In the 1980s, the F-15D also experimented with ASAT anti-satellite missiles. A version of the F15-E Strike Eagle was being developed at the same time. Contrary to the previous models, the E version is not only a hunting machine used for air superiority, but also an assault machine with a wide range of possibilities for attacks on ground targets. The E version entered service in 1988 and is expected to remain in the line until 2035. Another variant is the F-15J, exported and produced under license in Japan. F-15 aircraft were exported to several countries, including Japan, Israel, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. The F-15 turned out to be a very valuable machine, achieving air victories, among others. during Operation Desert Storm and the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Technical data (version E): Maximum speed: 2660 km / h, climb speed: 255 m / s, practical ceiling 19500 m, maximum range: 5580 km, armament: fixed - 1 six-barrel M61A-1 20mm cannon, suspended - up to 10660kg load. Academy brings us a new model kit of the F-15E Strike Eagle known as Seymour Johnson! The enhanced detail on the body parts includes fully engraved panel lines and rivets; the cockpit interior and landing gear are also highly detailed. Two lifelike pilot figures are included, as are a variety of armaments and accessories such as the Sniper XR, AIM-120, AIM-9, GBU-31, GBU-12 and more. Features Optional position air intake ramps and canopy Two lifelike pilot figures included Sniper XR, AIM-120, AIM-9, GBU-31, GBU-12, etc variety armament and accessories

The McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom is a long-range, twin-engine, two-seater multi-role fighter designed for operations in difficult weather conditions. The flight of the prototype took place on May 27, 1958, and serial production began in 1961. Originally, the F-4 was intended only as a stormtrooper, but from 1955 on, the design work went towards meeting the US Navy's need for a new on-board fighter. The F-4 Phantom turned out to be a very successful machine, produced in several versions, exported to many countries and produced under license. The first versions are models from A to D intended for fighter-bombers. The next version is the F-4E, produced since 1967 as a long-range fighter. Reconnaissance versions were also created: RF-4B, RF-4C and RF-4E. The latest versions are the F-4F and F-4G Wild Weassel - these are electronic warfare planes and designed to fight the enemy radars. The F-4 took part in the Vietnam War, the conflicts in the Middle East (1967, 1973) and the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). In total, 5,057 F-4 Phantom aircraft were built. Technical data (version F-4E): Maximum speed: 2370 km / h, speed of climb: 210 m / s, maximum ceiling 18300 m, maximum range: 2600 km, armament: fixed - 1 20mm M61A-1 cannon, Suspended - up to 7255 kg of bombs and rockets. Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (abbreviation VFA-103) is an American in-flight air unit created in May 1952. Currently, the most characteristic hallmark of the VFA-103 aircraft is the pirate flag, in English called Jolly Rogers, on the horizontal stabilizers. It was also the source of the squadron's unofficial name. The first aircraft on which the VFA-103 pilots flew were the FG-1D Corsair. In 1957, the unit was rearmed with the F-8 Crusader, as one of the first in the US Navy. At the turn of 1964/1965, the VFA-103 began to be armed with the new F-4 Phantom machines. In 1983, however, it was rearmed with the new Grumman F-14A Tomcat fighters, armed with AIM-54 Phoenix missiles. Currently, the basic aircraft of the unit is the F / A-18F Super Hornet. Strike Fighter Squadron 103 pilots took an active part in the Vietnam War (1964 / 195-1975) and in both Persian Gulf Wars (1990-1991 and 2003). This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

The Mikoyan-Guriewicz MIG-21 (NATO: Fishbed) is a Soviet light fighter with a semi-hull structure made of duralumin, with a mid-wing design, with a delta blade with a slope of 57 degrees. The prototype flight took place on June 16, 1956. The prototype of the MIG 21 is considered to be the E-5 prototype powered by the RD-11 engine. After its flight, several more prototypes were created, which, incidentally, were breaking various international airspeed records. The experience gained from them was used to improve the E-5, and finally, the aircraft was sent to mass production as the MIG-21F-13 in 1959. There are over a dozen basic versions in production, and together with various subversions, the number of MIG 21 types can be estimated at several dozen! The most notable of these is the first serially produced MIG-21F. It replaced the MIG-21PF version with the RP-21 radar and the R-11F2 engine. The next development version is the MiG-21R, which is a reconnaissance aircraft. Several training versions were also created, the first of which was the MiG-21U-400. The MIG-21 proved to be a very successful project, with great performance, easy to fly and cheap to produce. The quality of construction is evidenced by the fact that in the 90s there were development versions of this aircraft, which were more than 30 years old. The machine was exported to all countries of the former Warsaw Pact and to the whole multitude of Arab and African countries. The MIG-21 took part in most of the armed conflicts of the 1960-1980 period, including the Vietnam War, the Six-Day War (1967), the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). Technical data: length: 13.46 m, wingspan: 7.15 m, height: 4.1 m, maximum speed: 2130 km/h, rate of climb: 120 m/s, maximum range: 1100 km, maximum ceiling 19000 m, armament: fixed - single 23 mm GSz- 23 cannon (M version), suspended - up to 2000 kg load. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

The Hawker Hunter was one of the most successful and most widespread fighters of the 1950s. It was designed by British constructor Sir Sydney Camm in 1948 as a day fighter, successor to the Gloster Meteor. The first prototype flew in July 1951, while the first machine in the F.1 production series entered service exactly three years later. The Hunter FGA.9 was a version adapted to carry out attacks against ground targets, also equipped with the more powerful Rolls-Royce Avon 207 engine, instead of the Avon 203 from the F.6 model, and thus with a better payload and range. The changes also included redesigning and strengthening the wings. A total of almost 2,000 Hawker Hunter machines of all types were built, of which about 700 were then resold to foreign recipients after decommissioning. Belgium, Sweden, Peru and India. The Hawker Hunter machine was involved in, among others. in the Suez Crisis in 1956, in the Second Kashmir War (1965) and in the Bangladeshi War of Independence in 1971. Technical data (Hunter F.6 version): length: 14m, wingspan: 10.26m, height: 4.01m, maximum speed: 1150km / h, rate of climb: 87.4m / s, maximum range with overhead tanks: 3060km , maximum ceiling 15240m, armament: fixed - 4 30mm ADEN cannons, suspended - up to 3400 kg of cargo. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

The Grumman F8F Bearcat is a late-war American single-engine transport fighter. The prototype flight took place on August 21, 1944, and the F8F entered service in February 1945, reaching the Pacific in May of the same year. However, the aircraft did not take an active part in World War II. The heart of the F8F was the powerful Pratt-Whitney R-2800-34W Double Wasp engine with 2400KM and 2800KM supercharged. The Bearcat was lighter than the Hellcat, was significantly faster, and had a much better rate of climb. The F4 Corsair was also ahead of the competition in many respects. Interestingly, many design solutions in the F8F were taken from captured German Fw-190s. F8Fs were used in combat by France in the Indochina War (1946-1954). They were also exported to South Vietnam and Thailand. Technical data (F8F-2 version): Maximum speed: 720 km/h, rate of climb: 25.3 m/s, maximum ceiling 12190 m, maximum range: 1400 km, armament: fixed - four suspended 20mm M2 cannons - up to 908 kg load. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

The Polikarpov I-16 is a Soviet, single-engine low-wing fighter in a mixed design with a classic tail. The prototype's flight took place in 1933. The I-16 turned out to be one of the most modern fighters of that period. It had retractable wheels, modern wing geometry and the ability to change the "turn" of the propeller. At the same time, however, due to its short hull, it was very difficult to pilot and required a lot of attention from the pilot. I-16 had its baptism of fire during the Spanish Civil War, where about 500 units were delivered to the republican troops. The plane surprised the Frankists with its incredible maneuverability, firepower and speed of climb. In 1939, the I-16s was sent to China, which was fighting against Japan, and there it surprised its opponents again. Initially, the M-22 engine was used as a power unit, but on subsequent versions it was replaced with other power units, min. M-25 or M-63. The I-16 remained in the line on the Eastern Front until 1942, serving as not only a fighter, but also an attack aircraft. Technical data (version I-16 Type 24): length: 6.13m, wingspan: 9m, height: 3.25m, maximum speed: 525km / h, rate of climb: 14.7m / s, practical ceiling: 9700m, range maximum: 700km, armament: fixed - two 7.62mm SzKAS machine guns and two 20mm ShWAK cannons, suspended - up to 500 kg of bombs. Features Accurately detailed panel lines Precisely engraved cockpit, instrument panel line and landing gear Various air to air rockets and machine guns Includes six WWII Russian military options Cartograf decals

Entering service with the US Military in 1960, the F-4 Phantom II began as a fleet defense fighter for the USN. In 1963, the aircraft was adopted as the USAF’s lead fighter bomber. It was a Cold War icon with its large size, breaking fifteen world records, holding onto five of those records into 1975. The aircraft was produced from 1960-1981, with 5,195 built and operating in eleven other countries. This model includes over 425 plastic parts to recreate a Phantom II serving with the Gray Ghosts as part of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531 (VMFA-531).  Features highly detailed nterior, cockpit and ejection seat Pedals and control sticks Instrumental panel Engraved panel lines and rivets TER (Triple Ejector Rack) and MER (Multiple Ejector Rack) pylons Transparent canopy, open or closed Includes Plastic and transparent parts to assemble Phantom II as F-4B or F-4N version 14 sprues with more than 425 parts Position optional parts Pilot figures Three drop tanks Arsenal of Air-Air Weapons, including bombs and air-to-air missiles : 12 MK-82 AIM-9 AIM-7 Cartographic decals Finishing decals for three fighters: F-4N BuNo. 152323 VK/200, VMFA-531 ‘Grey Ghosts’, CAG USS Coral Sea, April 1980 F-4B BuNo. 153066 VW-3, Maj. Carl E.R. Black and Bob Schmitt, VMFA-314 ‘Black Knights’, Chu Lai, November 1, 1968 F-4B BuNo. 152274 VW-5, Maj. E.C. Paige and D.D. Rodmond, VMFA-314 ‘Black Knights’, Da Nang, March 14, 1966 Detailed manual

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, also known as the "Fishbed," was a supersonic jet fighter aircraft developed in the Soviet Union. Renowned for its speed, agility, and versatility, the MiG-21 became one of the most widely produced supersonic jet fighters in aviation history. This 1/48 scale model kit by Academy allows you to recreate the MiG-21PF Fishbed-D variant in meticulous detail. Intermediate-level modellers can enjoy a rewarding build and choose from five authentic paint schemes, highlighting the fighter's service across various countries and air forces. Features High-quality plastic construction Detailed 1/48 scale representation of the MiG-21PF Fishbed-D Realistic cockpit and landing gear Schemes MIG-21PF Russian Air Force 'Red 16' MIG-21 PF North Vietnam Air Force 'Red 4324' MIG-21PFM Russian 4th (demonstration) AE, 234th GvIAP 'Proskurovskiy' MIG-21PF East German '807 Red', JG 9 'Heinrich Rau', Peenemünde, 1967 MIG-21PF Polish Air Force '1901 Red' of IPLM Warszawa

This kit replicates the U.S. Navy's F-4J Phantom with precise molding, along with its various air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons. Decals are included for three aircraft from the U.S. Navy 102nd Fighter Squadron, known as the Diamondbacks. Will be approximately 36.8cm long when completed. The McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom is a long-range, twin-engine, two-seater multi-role fighter designed for operations in difficult weather conditions. The flight of the prototype took place on May 27, 1958, and serial production began in 1961. Originally, the F-4 was intended only as a stormtrooper, but from 1955 on, the design work went towards meeting the US Navy's need for a new on-board fighter. The F-4 Phantom turned out to be a very successful machine, produced in several versions, exported to many countries and produced under license. The first versions are models from A to D intended for fighter-bombers. The next version is the F-4E, produced since 1967 as a long-range fighter. Reconnaissance versions were also created: RF-4B, RF-4C and RF-4E. The latest versions are the F-4F and F-4G Wild Weassel - these are electronic warfare planes and designed to fight the enemy radars. The F-4 took part in the Vietnam War, the conflicts in the Middle East (1967, 1973) and the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). In total, 5,057 F-4 Phantom aircraft were built. Technical data (version F-4E): Maximum speed: 2370 km / h, speed of climb: 210 m / s, maximum ceiling 18300 m, maximum range: 2600 km, armament: fixed - 1 20mm M61A-1 cannon, Suspended - up to 7255 kg of bombs and rockets Specifications Size: Approximately 36.8c long, 10.2cm high when completed Includes: Photo-etched parts, decals for 3 versions

The Vought SB2U Vindicator was an American interwar / World War II on-board dive bomber with an all-metal low wing structure. The drive was provided by a single radial motor Pratt and Whitney R-1535-96 with 826 hp. The flight of the prototype took place in 1934, and the serial production was carried out in the years 1936-1937. In total, about 260 examples of this aircraft were built. The deck armament consisted of two 7.62 mm Browning machine guns. The machine could carry bombs weighing up to 500 kilograms on board. SB2U Vindicator was created for a competition announced by the US Navy in 1934 for a new reconnaissance and bomber plane to be based on aircraft carriers. The winner of this competition was the Vought aviation company, which proposed a monoplane layout, which turned out to be the first aircraft of this class with such a layout in the history of the US Navy. SB2U Vindicator planes from 1937 were included in the equipment of four aircraft carriers: USS Lexington, USS Saratoga, USS Ranger and USS Wasp. By the outbreak of World War II in the Pacific, it was already an outdated structure, but it fought in its first period, especially during the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Aircraft of this type were also exported to France, where they served under the designation V-156-F, and to Great Britain, where they were used under the designation V-156 Chesapeake. From Academy comes this 1/48 scale USN SB2U-3 Battle of Midway kit. This kit comes with all the parts needed to build one model, as well as decals to get that final look! Photo and glue not included, but are required.  This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

Grumman F3F is a single-seat carrier-based fighter that was the last biplane fighter of the Grumman concern and the last biplane fighter in the US Navy. The prototype flew on 20 March 1935, in January of the following year deliveries of 54 series aircraft in the F3F-1 version began. In 1937, a contract was signed for the delivery of a new version of the F3F-2 with a more powerful engine. Deliveries began in July 1937, 81 units of this version were built. The following year, the F3F-3 version was created with a slightly changed fuselage, this version entered production in December 1938. A total of 165 aircraft of all versions were built. The F3F became the basic equipment of the US Navy carrier-based fighter squadrons until the beginning of 1940. F3Fs were used in 8 fighter squadrons (used, among others, on the aircraft carriers USS Ranger and USS Saratoga). The last aircraft withdrawn from use in the US Navy in the summer of 1941. Technical data (version F3F-3): Maximum speed: 425 km/h, rate of climb: 14 m/s, maximum ceiling 10,120 m, maximum range: 1,600 km, armament: fixed - 1 M1919 machine gun caliber 7.62 mm and 1 M2 machine gun caliber 12.7 mm, underwing - up to 104 kg of bombs. Academy brings us a model kit of the F3F-2 biplane fighter used by the U.S. Navy! Its characteristic shape is precisely molded, and photo-etched parts are provided for the antenna and engine piping. Five types of U.S. Navy Squadron (VF-6, etc.) decals are included. Specification 1/48 scale unpainted plastic assembly kit Size when assembled: total length 5.8 inches (147 mm), total width 8.0 inches (203 mm) Aerial lines and engine piping are reproduced with etching Includes 5 US Navy Squadron (VF-6 etc) decals

The Focke Wulf Ta183A "Huckebein" is a German jet fighter with a mixed metal and wooden structure, in a mid-wing arrangement with sloped wings from the end of World War II. The contract for its production was signed in February 1945, and the first plane was to be ready in September of the same year. The end of hostilities thwarted these plans. Moreover, none of the prototypes were completely finished. In the serial version, it was planned that the drive would be a Heinkel Hirth HeS 011A jet engine. The Ta-183 was also supposed to use not only fixed on-board weapons, but also X-4 or Hs-298 air-to-air missiles. After the war, the Ta-183 became the inspiration for the Mig-15 and exerted a strong influence on the designers of the Swedish SAAB 29 Tunnan aircraft. Technical (theoretical) data: length: 9.2 m, wingspan: 10 m, height: 3.86 m, maximum speed: 955 km / h, climb speed: 20.4 m / s, maximum ceiling 14000 m, armament: fixed-4 MK108 cannons cal. 30 mm, suspended - up to 500 kg of load. Academy brings us their 1/48 Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein kit. The Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein appeared at the end of World War II, and was released too late to play an active role in the war. This precisely-modeled kit includes decals by Cartograf for 6 versions, plus a canopy masking seal and photo-etched parts. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber from the Second World War. The B-25 is a high-wing, all-metal structure with a retractable three-point landing gear and a double tail tail. The propulsion was two Wright Cyclon engines with the power from 1300KM to 1850KM, depending on the version. The flight of the prototype took place in 1940, and a year later mass production started. During the war, numerous versions of this bomber were produced, including B-25G (with a 75mm gun in the bow of the hull), B-25H (with a 75mm gun and 6 machine guns in the bow of the machine) and the B-25J (with 8 machine guns of 12.7mm in the bow of the fuselage). B-25 planes fought mainly in the Pacific and the Mediterranean basin. A number of them were handed over to Great Britain and the USSR under the lend-and-lease agreement, where they made their combat debut at Stalingrad. From 1943, the Polish 305 squadron flew on the B-25. The B-25 was famous primarily for its daring brave bomb attack on Tokyo in April 1942 (the famous Doolittle raid). Technical data: Maximum speed: 442 km / h, speed of climb: 4 m / s, maximum ceiling 7,600 m, maximum range: 4,300 km, armament: permanent - depending on the version, from 4 to 12 12.7mm Browning machine guns or combination of the 75 mm and km guns. suspended - up to 2700 kg of bombs. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

The Douglas SBD 5 Dauntless was an American, on-board low-wing dive bomber with a landing gear retracted in flight in the classic configuration from the Second World War. About 3,000 aircraft of this type were built during the production process. The drive was provided by a single 1200 HP Wright Cyclone R-1820-60 engine. The length of the aircraft was 10.09 meters with a wingspan of 12.66 meters. The deck armament consisted of four 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm machine guns. The machine could also carry a load of bombs weighing up to 1020 kilograms. The Douglas SBD 5 Dauntless aircraft was a development of the previous machine from the SBD series, i.e. the SBD 4, also produced by the Douglas aviation plant. The main change was to use a clearly more powerful engine and to increase the mechanical strength of the entire structure. This, in turn, had a positive effect on the performance of the machine. These planes served primarily in the US Navy in the Pacific War, where - along with other versions of the SBD Dauntless aircraft until 1944 - they were one of the main elements of the American on-board aviation. A small batch of them was transferred to Great Britain and New Zealand. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

The Vought SB2U Vindicator was an American interwar / World War II on-board dive bomber with an all-metal low wing structure. The drive was provided by a single radial motor Pratt and Whitney R-1535-96 with 826 hp. The flight of the prototype took place in 1934, and the serial production was carried out in the years 1936-1937. In total, about 260 examples of this aircraft were built. The deck armament consisted of two 7.62 mm Browning machine guns. The machine could carry bombs weighing up to 500 kilograms on board. SB2U Vindicator was created for a competition announced by the US Navy in 1934 for a new reconnaissance and bomber plane to be based on aircraft carriers. The winner of this competition was the Vought aviation company, which proposed a monoplane layout, which turned out to be the first aircraft of this class with such a layout in the history of the US Navy. SB2U Vindicator planes from 1937 were included in the equipment of four aircraft carriers: USS Lexington, USS Saratoga, USS Ranger and USS Wasp. By the outbreak of World War II in the Pacific, it was already an outdated structure, but it fought in its first period, especially during the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Aircraft of this type were also exported to France, where they served under the designation V-156-F, and to Great Britain, where they were used under the designation V-156 Chesapeake. Academy brings us their 1/48 V-156-B1 Chesapeake kit. This model of the V-156-B1 Chesapeake, the export version of the SB2U Vindicator, includes precise modeling of the aircraft's iconic rugged form, cockpit interior, and bomb support rack; decals for 3 versions are provided, including the Royal Air Force and the French Navy. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

Douglas SBD 5 Dauntless was an American, carrier-based dive bomber in a low-wing configuration with a classic World War II retractable landing gear. Approximately 3,000 aircraft of this type were produced during production. Power was provided by a single Wright Cyclone R-1820-60 engine with 1,200 hp. The aircraft was 10.09 m long, with a wingspan of 12.66 m. The onboard armament consisted of four 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm machine guns. The machine could also carry a bomb load of up to 1,020 kg. The Douglas SBD 5 Dauntless aircraft was a development of the previous aircraft from the SBD series, the SBD 4, also produced by the Douglas aircraft manufacturer. The main change was the use of a significantly more powerful engine and increased mechanical strength of the entire structure. This, in turn, had a positive impact on the aircraft's performance. These aircraft served primarily in the US Navy in the Pacific War, where - together with other versions of the SBD Dauntless aircraft until 1944 - they were one of the main elements of American carrier-based aviation. A small batch of them was transferred to Great Britain and New Zealand. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

United States Marine Corps and Navy twin-engine medium bomber produced by North-American Aviation. A variant of the USAAF B-25 Mitchell, the PBJ-1D was introduced in 1942 and saw service in the Pacific War. Powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-2600-13 engines with a maximum speed of 330mph and a range of 1,600 miles. The PBJ-1D was armed with a nose-mounted 7.62 mm machine gun, a dorsal turret with two .50 calibre machine guns, and a ventral turret with two .50 calibre machine guns, and could carry up to 2,000 pounds of bombs The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber from the Second World War. The B-25 is a high-wing, all-metal structure with a retractable three-point landing gear and a double tail tail. The propulsion was two Wright Cyclon engines with the power from 1300KM to 1850KM, depending on the version. The flight of the prototype took place in 1940, and a year later mass production started. During the war, numerous versions of this bomber were produced, including B-25G (with a 75mm gun in the bow of the hull), B-25H (with a 75mm gun and 6 machine guns in the bow of the machine) and the B-25J (with 8 machine guns of 12.7mm in the bow of the fuselage). B-25 planes fought mainly in the Pacific and the Mediterranean basin. A number of them were handed over to Great Britain and the USSR under the lend-and-lease agreement, where they made their combat debut at Stalingrad. From 1943, the Polish 305 squadron flew on the B-25. The B-25 was famous primarily for its daring brave bomb attack on Tokyo in April 1942 (the famous Doolittle raid). Technical data: Maximum speed: 442 km / h, speed of climb: 4 m / s, maximum ceiling 7,600 m, maximum range: 4,300 km, armament: permanent - depending on the version, from 4 to 12 12.7mm Browning machine guns or combination of the 75 mm and km guns. suspended - up to 2700 kg of bombs. Features Select from 6 markings Highly detailed cockpit, bomb bay and landing gear Accurately engraved panel lines and rivets Masking seal included

The Douglas SBD 5 Dauntless was an American, on-board low-wing dive bomber with a landing gear retracted in flight in the classic configuration from the Second World War. About 3,000 aircraft of this type were built during the production process. The drive was provided by a single 1200 HP Wright Cyclone R-1820-60 engine. The length of the aircraft was 10.09 meters with a wingspan of 12.66 meters. The deck armament consisted of four 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm machine guns. The machine could also carry a load of bombs weighing up to 1020 kilograms. The Douglas SBD 5 Dauntless aircraft was a development of the previous machine from the SBD series, i.e. the SBD 4, also produced by the Douglas aviation plant. The main change was to use a clearly more powerful engine and to increase the mechanical strength of the entire structure. This, in turn, had a positive effect on the performance of the machine. These planes served primarily in the US Navy in the Pacific War, where - along with other versions of the SBD Dauntless aircraft until 1944 - they were one of the main elements of the American on-board aviation. A small batch of them was transferred to Great Britain and New Zealand. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

USAAF B-25B "Doolittle Raid" Battle of Midway 80th Anniversary 1942-2022. Twin-engine medium bomber raid on Tokyo led by Col. James H. Doolittle from the carrier USS Hornet on April 18th 1942. Academy brings us a model kit of the B-25B bomber, active in the U.S. Army and Navy Air Corps!. Features Each panel line is painstakingly expressed thanks to precision molding; canopy markings stickers are included, as are decals for five U.S. Army and Navy Air Corps versions. Canopy markings stickers are included, as are decals for five U.S. Army and Navy Air Corps versions. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit. Paint and glue not included. [Size]: 33.3cm long, 43.7cm wingspan when completed The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber from World War II. The B-25 is a high-wing monoplane with an all-metal construction with a three-point retractable landing gear and dual tailplanes. It was powered by two Wright Cyclon engines with power from 1300HP to 1850HP, depending on the version. The prototype first flew in 1940, and serial production began a year later. During the war, numerous versions of this bomber were produced, including the B-25G (with a 75mm cannon in the nose of the fuselage), the B-25H (with a 75mm cannon and 6 machine guns in the nose of the machine) and the B-25J (with 8 12.7mm machine guns in the nose of the fuselage). B-25 aircraft fought primarily in the Pacific and in the Mediterranean. A certain number were transferred to Great Britain and the USSR under the lend-and-lease agreement, where they made their combat debut in Stalingrad. From 1943, the Polish 305 Squadron flew the B-25. The B-25 became famous primarily for its daring bombing attack on Tokyo in April 1942 (the famous Doolittle Raid). Technical data: Maximum speed: 442 km/h, rate of climb: 4 m/s, maximum ceiling 7600 m, maximum range: 4300 km, armament: fixed - depending on the version from 4 to 12 Browning machine guns caliber 12.7 mm or a combination of 75 mm cannon and machine gun. underwing - up to 2700 kg of bombs. Includes Canopy masking stickers, decals for 5 versions

During WWII, this aircraft was considered the pinnacle of American fighter aircraft. The aircraft’s development drew on the specifications of the Royal Air Force and the addition of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine. The Mustang became a magnificent powerhouse of versatility and efficiency. Paired with its firepower and long-range capabilities, the Mustang asserted itself as a capable escort fighter. Following WWII, the Mustang saw use in Korea, as well as other conflicts until the 1980s. This kit authentically recreates the P-51 from the USAAF as used in North Africa. The fully assembled model is 27.2cm long and 9.8cm tall.  Features Highly detailed Interior, cockpit and landing gear Includes Plastic and transparent parts to assemble USAAF P-51 Water slide decals Finishing decals for four fighters: P-51 41-37322 of 154th OS. 68th OG, USAAF at Morocco, North Africa, March 1943 P-51 41-37367 "Betty Jean" of 111th TRS, 68th RG (was OG), USAAF at Anzio temporary airstrip, Italy, Jan. 1944 P-51 "WU-B" of No. 225 Squadron RAF, Marylebona, Algeria, May 1943 Mustang Mk.1A FD442, Air Fighting Development Unit, RAF Wittering, James "One-armed Mac" Maclachlan, June-July 1943 Detailed manual

RAF B-25C/D "European Theatre" The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Major General William "Billy" Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. Used by many Allied air forces, the B-25 served in every theater of World War II, and after the war ended, many remained in service, operating across four decades. Produced in numerous variants, nearly 10,000 B-25s were built. These included several limited models such as the F-10 reconnaissance aircraft, the AT-24 crew trainers, and the United States Marine Corps' PBJ-1 patrol bomber.

The Grumman TBF-1 Avenger is an American, single-engine, metal-structure medium-wing bomber-torpedo plane from the Second World War. TBF Avenger was first used during the Battle of Midway (1942). His baptism of fire can be considered successful due to the numerous hits of Japanese carriers that these planes scored, although the good reputation is undoubtedly spoiled by the statistics of numerous losses on the part of these American dive bombers. Nevertheless, after the battle, TBF-1 gained the name of Avenger, the avenger. Since then, the Avenger has been widely used throughout the Pacific theater of hostilities, and has undoubtedly been one of the most important tools by which the Americans were victorious in the conflict. After World War II, however, deserved planes began to be withdrawn quite quickly, and only a dozen or so of them took part in the war in Korea, and by the mid-1950s, only a few remained. They managed to survive longer in the colors of the air forces of other countries: Great Britain, New Zealand, Canada and Japan, against which they had fought for so long. They were kept there for the longest time, until 1962. After being released from military service, many machines were purchased by aviation museums or individual buyers - admirers of this one of the most famous bombers of the Second World War. Technical data: length: 12.48 m, wingspan: 16.51 m, height: 4.7 m, maximum speed: 440 km / h, speed of climb: 10.5 m / s, practical ceiling: 9100 m, maximum range: 1600 km, armaments: fixed - 2 M1919 machine guns cal.7.62mm and 3 M2 machine guns cal.12.7mm, suspended-bombs weighing 908 kg or the torpedo Mk.13. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is an American, single-engine, metal-framed, low-wing fighter-attack aircraft with a classic tail. The prototype first flew in 1938, and serial production took place in 1938-1944. The last of the Hawk family, the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, was, apart from the Republic P-47 and North American P-51 Mustang, the most widely built American fighter. By the time production ended in December 1944, the number of aircraft had exceeded 15,000. The development of the design began in 1937, when the prototype airframe of version 75 was adapted to accommodate the Allison V-1710-11 inline engine with a power of 1,167 HP. The aircraft became the first American design capable of flying at a speed of over 483 km/h. The version for the RAF was called the Tomahawk Mk IIA. The aircraft had self-sealing fuel tanks and two 7.7mm machine guns mounted in the wing. The Tomahawk MkIIB had American radio equipment and were armed with six 7.7mm machine guns. Some American P-40s were modernized in 1941 for reconnaissance duties. They received the designation RP-40. At the same time, work was underway at Curtiss on the conversion of the Hawk 81-A. The changes included the installation of an Allison V-1710-39 engine with 1,167 hp, providing constant power to an altitude of 3,563 meters, adaptation to the installation of four 12.7mm machine guns in the wing and the installation of an under-fuselage unit that could be used to carry one 227 kg bomb or a jettisonable additional fuel tank. The US Army placed an order for these aircraft in September 1940, assigning them the designation P-40D. Over the next three years, Curtiss made every effort to expand the P-40's capabilities, creating numerous new versions of the aircraft. Despite these efforts, the Warhawk's performance was lower than that of contemporary Allied and Axis fighters. Technical data (P-40E version): length: 9.66 m, wingspan: 11.38 m, height: 3.76 m, maximum speed: 580 km/h, rate of climb: 11 m/s, maximum range: 1100 km, practical ceiling: 8800 m, armament: fixed - 6 M2 machine guns, caliber 12.7 mm, underslung - up to 900 kg of payload. This is an injection-plastic aircraft model kit.