Description
The Ilyushin IL-2 Sturmovik was a Soviet Union attak aircraft in the WWII. Designed as a armored low-level close-support aircraft capable of defeating enemy armor and other ground targets. First flew on 12 October 1940 as prototype TsKB-57, The aircraft entered production in March 1941,and come into service in May. a total of 36,163 were built. The Sturmovik played a crucial role on the Eastern Front, famous nicknames as the "Black Death" .
IL-2 Single-seat version,the early production, delivered to combat units in May-June 1941, Powered by AM-38 engine, equipped 20 mm ShVAK or 23 mm VYa cannon in main wing.
Kit Features:
- Scale : 1:32
- Item Type : Static kit
- Model Dimension : Length: 352.78mm Wingspan: 456.24 mm
- Total Plastic Parts : 400+pcs
- Total Sprues : 15 sprues and tires
- Camouflage Scheme : 1. Il-2M3, "White 1" Flown by Hero of the Soviet Union Ivan F. Pavlov.
2. Il-2M3, "White 100" - Metal Parts : Main Undercarriage
- Photo Etched Parts : 1 piece
- More Features : Fuselage
- Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details
Engine
- Finely detailed engine.
Interior
- Finely detailed engine accessory compartment,
- Finely detailed cockpit
Wings
- Newly tooled wings accurately represent real ones
- Optional position flaps
- Photo-etched parts for safety belt,interior details