Hobby Boss 83203 1/32 WWII Soviet IL-2M Sturmovik Ground Attack Aircraft

This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. So glue, model paints and other basic modelling tools are additionally required.

Model Dimension:
- Length: 362.78mm; Wingspan: 462.99mm
Camouflage Scheme:
1. Il-2M "White 24"
2. Il-2M "Yellow 31".

More Features:
- Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details
- Finely detailed engine.
- Finely detailed engine accessory compartment,
- Finely detailed cockpit
- Newly tooled wings accurately represent real ones
- Optional position flaps
- TWO metal main landing gear strut PE
- Photo-etched parts for safety belt,interior details

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.