B-17 F Flying Fortress Model 1:72 04395

The heavy American bomber B-17 is without a doubt one of the most recognisable symbols of World War II. Used from 1941 by the 8th air fleet and the RAF, this heavy four-engined bomber seemed an easy target for the German fighter planes. However, the tremendous firing power of up to 11 machine guns in flexible positions or turrets turned the B-17 into flying fortresses. The much improved B-17 F was produced from 1942 until September 1943, when the figure stood at 3405 units. It served successfully until the end of the war. The four Curtiss Wright R-1820 engines delivered 1,200 PS each. Maximum speed 480 km-h, range 2,960 km, armaments 13 MGs and bomb load 7,850 kg.

Model Details: 1:72 scale, contains 86 parts, 312 mm length and 436 mm Wingspan.

Includes:
Detailed Cockpit.
Moving turrets.
Structured surfaces.
Moving propellers.
Separate aileron.
Moving rudder.
10 MGs.
Moving bomb doors.
Retractable landing gear.
Transfers for two USAF versions.
Skill level 3.

Colours: 9 15 45 46 66 75 78 91 99.

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