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The LCM (Landing Craft Mechanized) was the most widely used type of tank-carrying landing craft in WWII and more than 8,500 were built in American yards between 1942 and 1945. As British had no tank-carrying craft lighter than LCT (Landing Craft Tank) s, LCMs were also readily adopted by Royal Navy. LCMs could be either carried on ship davits, or towed across the English Channel. Due to the danger of swamping in rough seas, most LCMs were towed across the Channel and not loaded with troops until the mornings of D-Day. LCMs could be readily identified by their unique perforated bow ramp. As tanks grew larger and heavier, the LCM (3) was developed with a longer hull and greater buoyancy, which allowed a 30-ton tank to be carried. They could also handle up to 30 tons of cargo or 60 troops. LCM (3) had a crew of 4 men and was armed with two 50-caliber machine guns. The LCM was not designed for the crew to live aboard and it remained dependent upon a parent ship over long periods of time. The most important role played by LCMs on D-Day was transporting the engineer teams assigned to demolish the beach obstacles. Specification Model Brief Length: 435 mm Width: 121mm Total Parts: 161pcs Photo Etched Parts: For machine gun brackets Total Sprues: 6pcs plus hull Paint Schemes: USN 1944 during the Normandy Landings

Trumpeter 00902 1/16 T-34/85 model 1944 Fty.183 The T-34/85 Soviet Red Army Tank was considered by many as, "The best tank of World War 2". It was fast, easy to maneuver and hard-hitting. Appearing in huge numbers from early 1944, it led the assault on Germany until the end of the war. When it was widely exported to many communist nations. The major change in T-34 production after 1943 was the arrival of the 85mm (3.34in) gun T-34/85. It had a new three-man turret and a larger-diameter turret ring. Both the T-34/76 and /85 were built in parallel until mid-1944, when production of the former stopped after 35,099 had been completed. The huge losses of T-34s in 1941 and 1943 were due respectively to the speed and surprise of the German advance (Blitzkrieg) and the development of new German heavy tanks, such as the Tiger and Panther. The Panther, in particular, was designed with sloped armour modeled after the T-34 and. with a long-barrelled 75mm (2.95in) gun that matched the Soviet 76.2mm (3in) gun. Although similar in appearance and using the same automotive components, the T-34/85 was a major redesign, with a new three-man turret, the same as that used on the KV-85. The new gun was the D-5T85 (later replaced by the ZIS-S53) dual-purpose 85mm (3.34in) gun, which could fire shells able to penetrate102mm (4in) of armour at 1000m (3280ft). This was enough to defeat a Panther or Tiger at closer range. The T-34/85 was rolling off the production lines in January 1944, only five months after the design was initiated. That year over 11,000 were produced and these played the major role in pushing the Germans back into Germany in late 1944. The T-34/85 remained the principal Soviet tank until the late 1940s and was produced for Third Party Nations well into the 1960s. This kit depicts the T-34/85 Model 1944 with “flattened” turret, later style one piece commander’s hatch, and non-pierced rubber-rimmed road wheel. Features: Static Kit Length: 505 mm Width: 188mm Height: 173mm Total Parts: 846pcs Metal Parts: Brass wire for the steel tow rope and springs Photo Etched Parts: 2 sets grills Total Sprues: 28pcs sprues, lower hull, upper hull, lower turret, upper turret, 78 links toothed track, 78 links flat track, 20 pcs rubber-tirm, transparent driving light Paint Schemes: T-34-85 Model 1944, 55th Guards Tank Bde, 7th Guards Tank Corps, Berlin 1945 Full interior details Various road wheel Mudguard

T-34/85 Soviet red army Tank Considered by many as "possibly the best tank of World War 2, the T-34/85 was fast, manoeuvrable and hard-hitting. Appearing in huge numbers from early 1944, it led the assault on Germany until the end of the war; when it was widely exported to many communist nations. The major change in T-34 production after 1943 was the arrival of the 85mm (3.34in) gun T-34/85, which had a new three-man turret and a larger-diameter turret ring. Both the T-34/76 and /85 were built in parallel until mid-1944, when production of the former stopped after 35,099 had been completed. The huge losses of T-34s in 1941 and 1943 were due respectively to the speed and surprise of the German advance (Blitzkrieg) and the development of new German heavy tanks, such as the Tiger and Panther. The Panther, in particular, was designed with sloped armour modeled after the T-34 and. with a long-barrelled 75mm (2.95in) gun that matched the Soviet 76.2mm (3in) gun. Although similar in appearance and using the same automotive components, the T-34/85 was a major redesign, with a new three-man turret, the same as that used on the KV-85. The new gun was the D-5T85 (later replaced by the ZIS-S53) dual-purpose 85mm (3.34in) gun, which could fire shells able to penetrate102mm (4in) of armour at 1000m (3280ft). This was enough to defeat a Panther or Tiger at closer range. The T-34/85 was rolling off the production lines in January 1944, only five months after the design was initiated. That year over 11,000 were produced and these played the major role in pushing the Germans back into Germany in late 1944. The T-34/85 remained the principal Soviet tank until the late 1940s" 1. And was produced for Third Party Nations well into the 1960s. This kit depicts the T-34/85 Model 1944 with “angle-jointed” turret and early split style commander’s hatch. Features Total Sprues 28pcs sprues, lower hull, upper hull, lower turret, upper turret, 78 links toothed track, 78 links flat track, 20 pcs rubber-tirm, transparent driving light More Features Full interior details, early split hatch, various road wheel and mudguard Metal Parts Brass wire for the steel tow rope and springs Photo Etched Parts 2 sets  

Russian BTR-80A armored personnel carrier Features The kit consists of over 540 parts The kit w/refined detail Multi-slide moulded lower hull , upper hull The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern The photo-etched fret included Specifications Model size: Length:220 mm Width: 84.6mm Total number of parts: 540+ Metal parts: brass cable Etched parts: 2 pcs Total number of offset plates: 21 sprues , lower hull , upper hull and tires

"Il-28 Beagle" Russia's first mass-serviced tactical jet bomber. The test flight took place on August 8, 1948. In 1950, he served in the Soviet Air Force and Navy for thirty years. Its design has a traditional, straight wing, two under-wing engines and a tail turret. It is exported to 20 countries. It is modified with reconnaissance aircraft, torpedo aircraft, anti-submarine aircraft, and target aircraft, and has about 2,000 aircraft. In Egypt, about five Soviet-made Il-28s have been used to date, but more than 650 Chinese-made H-5s are in service in China, North Korea and Romania. 

The Dassault Rafale (French squall) is a French twin-engine multi-role fighter plane with delta wings. Construction of the Rafale was initiated in 1980 by Dassault as an experimental combat aircraft - the ACX. It was to replace the tactical battlefield aircraft of the French air force Jaguar and the French navy Vouhgt F-8E and Dassault Super Etendard. Rafale A, powered by two General Electric F104 turbofan engines, left the assembly line on December 14, 1985, and exceeded the speed of sound in its first flight on July 4, 1986. In April 1987, the plane made several approaches to aircraft carrier Clemenceau to mark an operation from the deck. In April 1989, the new SNECMA M88-2 engine was introduced, which became the basic power unit. The flight of the aircraft in this configuration took place on February 27, 1990. The plane was purchased by India in 2012, so far (2013) other countries apart from India and France have not acquired the plane. Technical data: length: 15.27 m, wingspan: 10.8 m, height: 5.34 m, maximum speed: 2130 km / h, climb speed: 305 m / s, practical ceiling: 16 800 m, maximum range: over 3700 km, armament: fixed - 1 GIAT 30 cannon, cal.30 mm, suspended - up to 9500 kg of cargo. Specification J-10CE: Length: 232mm Wingspan: 135mm Rafale: Length: 213mm Wingspan: 142mm Total Parts 270+ Photo Etched Parts 1 piece J-10CE: 8 sprues, Rafale: 6 sprues and fuselages

The J-10C uses a DSI inlet, which can ensure flight performance in the transonic speed range. The biggest advantage compared to the J-10A is that the DSI inlet can reduce the structural weight. In appearance, the DSI inlet is the biggest feature of the J-10C. The DSI inlet has become the standard for several Chinese-developed light fighters. The J-10C uses an active phased array radar, which has both powerful "air-to-ground" and "air-to-air" performance, and can also carry a variety of weapons. The J-10C air combat weapons include PL-10, PL-8, PL-12, and PL-15 air-to-air missiles; air-to-ground weapons include KD-88 air-to-ground missiles, YJ-91 anti-radiation missiles, and laser / Satellite-guided bombs can perform both air intercept missions and air-surface missions against ground targets and maritime targets. The multi-purpose capability is greatly improved compared to the J-10A. Specifications Model Brief: Length: 235mm   Wingspan: 135mm    Total Parts: 150+ Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece Total Sprues: 7 sprues

The AV-8B Harrier II is a family of second-generation vertical/short takeoff and landing or V/STOL ground-attack aircraft of the late 20th century. It is primarily used for light attack or multi-role tasks, typically operated from small aircraft carriers and large amphibious assault ships. The AV-8B is used by the United States Marine Corps. The British Harrier GR7/GR9 versions are used by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. Versions are also used by NATO countries: Spain, and Italy. The first AV-8B Harrier IIs produced were commonly known as the "Day Attack" variant, and are no longer in service. Most were upgraded to Night Attack Harrier or Harrier II Plus standards, with the remainder being withdrawn from service. Features Fuselage - Slide-moulded fuselage w/authentic details - Ω (omega) shape canopy is 2-directional slide-moulded Wing - Optional position flaps Specification Scale 1:32 Item Type Static Aircraft Model Brief Length: 443.28mm Wingspan: 290.6mm Total Parts 423pcs Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts 1 piece Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 20 sprues ;rubber tires Paint Schemes 1. AV-8B Harrier II,162972,01/CG,VMA-231'Ace of Spades', USMC 2. AV-8B Harrier II,162962,WP-17,VMA-223'Bulldogs', USMC

The MiG-29M single-seat fighter is actually a long-range weapons delivery platform that uses brand-new technology. It uses a three-channel four-redundant fly-by-wire control system and has a high bomb load and a long combat radius. The cockpit is equipped with a multi-function LCD screen and a HOTAS hands-free control system. The integrated fire control system is based on the "ZHUK-ME" radar and includes an IR infrared search control system and a helmet target aiming indication system. MiG-29M can carry RVV-AE, R-27ER1, R-27ET1, R-27R1, R-27T1, R-73E air-to-air missiles, Kh-29T, Kh-29L, Kh-31A, Kh-31P, Kh-35E air-to-surface missiles, KAB-500 KR(OD), KAB-500L guided bombs, as well as rockets and free-fall bombs. In addition, it is also equipped with a GSh-301 built-in 30mm cannon radar, which can detect air targets within a range of 120 km during air search operation. It can track 10 targets at the same time and attack 4 of them. In the ground search mode, the detection range of the radar for destroyer-sized targets is 250 km, and the detection range of targets such as missile launchers is 150 km.

Nanchang Chujiao-6A is a licensed model of the former Soviet Union's Jacques-18A in China. This excellent trainer was used by the former Soviet Union and numerous socialist camp countries to train Air Force pilots and is still the most important basic trainer model used by the Chinese Air Force to train pilots. In addition, China has produced a limited number of first-teacher-6A as an attack aircraft. Up to now, the first -6A has produced more than 6,600 units. The Early Learning-6A is considered to be a very good basic trainer that will serve in the 21st century.

The Douglas SBD "Dauntless" dive bomber is the backbone of the Pacific Fleet's naval aviation. It has the lowest loss rate among U.S. aircraft carrier-based aircraft. Between 1940 and July 1944, Douglas produced a total of 5,936 SBD Dauntless and Army A-24s. The SBD "Dauntless" dive bomber has a unique flap system called "Swiss cheese". The dive speed brake is covered with 3-inch diameter openings, which allows the aircraft to accurately rush to the target. Recovery from vertical dive. In addition to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Army Aviation, the SBD Dauntless dive bomber is also in service in countries such as New Zealand and Mexico. The first recorded enemy ship sunk by the U.S. Navy in World War II was caused by an SBD Dauntless dive bomber taking off from the USS Enterprise. And in subsequent battles, 18 enemy ships were sunk, including one battleship and six aircraft carriers. SBD-1 and SBD-2 are equipped with two 7.62 mm machine guns in the engine hood of the aircraft, and 1-2 machine guns in the rear seat for defense.

The Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber became a mainstay of the Navy's air fleet in the Pacific, with the lowest loss ratio of any U.S. carrier-based aircraft. Douglas delivered a total of 5,936 SBD/A-24s between 1940 and the end of production in July 1944. The SBD Dauntless featured "Swiss cheese" flaps — dive brakes punched with 3-inch holes — so that it could achieve pinpoint accuracy by diving to the target, dropping the bomb and then pulling out of the near-vertical dive. In addition to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Army Air Forces, the Dauntless served forces in New Zealand and Mexico. The first enemy ship sunk by the U.S. Navy in World II is credited to a Dauntless from the USS Enterprise. The diving Dauntless went on to destroy 18 enemy warships, including a battleship and six carriers. The SBD-5 which was built at a new Douglas plant set up at Tulsa; this version had a 1,200 hp R-1820-60 engine and 2,409 were built for the Navy. Finally, Tulsa produced 451 SBD-6s with 1,350 hp R-1820-66 engines.

The A-7D“Corsair II” is a single-seat, tactical close air support aircraft. Although designed primarily as a ground attack aircraft, it also has limited air-to-air combat capability. It was derived from the basic A-7 originally developed by LTV for the U.S. Navy. The first A-7 D made its initial flight on April 5, 1968 and deliveries of production models began on Dec. 23, 1968. When A-7D production ended in 1976, 459 had been delivered to the USAF. In 1973, the USAF began assigning A-7Ds to the Air National Guard (ANG), and by 1987 they were being flown by ANG units in ten states and Puerto Rico. The A-7D demonstrated its outstanding capability to attack ground targets while flown by the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing at Korat RTAFB, Thailand, during the closing months of the war in Southeast Asia. The Corsair II achieved its excellent accuracy with the aid of an automatic electronic navigation and weapon delivery system. Span: 38 ft. 8 in. Length: 46 ft. 1 in. Height: 16 ft. 1 in. Weight: 39,325 lbs. loaded Armament: One M61A1 20mm rapid-fire cannon plus 15,000 lbs. Engine: One Allison TF41 turbofan engine of 14,250 lbs. thrust Crew: One Maximum speed: 663 mph. Cruising speed: 545 mph. Range: 3,044 miles Service Ceiling: 33,500 ft. Features Total Parts 682pcs Photo Etched Parts Ejection Seat Film Parts Instrument part Total Sprues 22pcs Paint Schemes US air force

High quality, precision plastic model kit. Paint and glue not included. Requires assembly and painting. For intermediate to advanced skill modellers.

The Lightning was the only British designed and built fighter capable of speeds in excess of Mach 2 to serve with the Royal Air Force. There is no doubt that the Lightning will go down in the history books as another classic British fighter. The Lightning was specifically designed as a point defence interceptor - essentially a guided missile-armed, air superiority fighter optimised to defend mainland Britain against bomber attacks. In order to reduce cross sectional area of the fuselage and improve performance, the fuel capacity was highly restricted. It was armed with two 30 mm ADEN cannons and two air-to-air missiles, at first the de Havilland Firestreak and later the Hawker Siddeley Red Top. Features Left and right fuselage rendered in fine detail Separate part for tailfin, so the F.1A version or Clipped tailfin F.3 Version can be selected. Specification Model Brief Length: 524.6mm Wingspan: 333.1mm Total Parts: 163PCS Metal Parts: Photo Etched Parts: n/a Film Parts: Photo-film for instrument panel Resin Parts: n/a Total Sprues: 11 sprues and three tyres Paint Schemes: 1) Ligtning F.1A, XM174, No.56 Squadron, Royal Air Force, RAF Wattisham, England, 1963. 2) Ligtning F.3, XR711, No.111 Squadron, Royal Air Force, RAF"

The Lightning was the only British designed and built fighter capable of speeds in excess of Mach 2 to serve with the Royal Air Force. There is no doubt that the Lightning will go down in the history books as another classic British fighter. The Lightning was specifically designed as a point defence interceptor - essentially a guided missile-armed, air superiority fighter optimised to defend mainland Britain against bomber attacks. In order to reduce cross sectional area of the fuselage and improve performance, the fuel capacity was highly restricted. It was armed with two 30 mm ADEN cannons and two air-to-air missiles, at first the de Havilland Firestreak and later the Hawker Siddeley Red Top. Features Left and right fuselage rendered in fine detail. Separate parts in ventral pack for the F.2A version or F.6 Version.