The Ilyushin Il-2 Shuturmovik was the Soviet military's most powerful ground attack aircraft during the Second World War.
It was so important to the USSR's war effort that Joseph Stalin personally intervened to ensure a high production rate.
By the end of the war, over 36,000 had been built, making it the most produced military aircraft in aviation history.
The aircraft was characterised by armour integrated into the airframe, which protected vital areas such as the cockpit, engine and fuel tank.
Production of the single-seat version of the Il-2 began in March 1941, but heavy losses led to the development of a two-seat version with a rear gunner.
At the end of 1943, a version with outer wings swept back by 15 degrees was introduced in order to achieve a better centre of gravity.
Together with the T-34 tank, the Il-2 contributed significantly to the Soviet victory.
Plastic model kit
Unbuilt / unpainted
It was so important to the USSR's war effort that Joseph Stalin personally intervened to ensure a high production rate.
By the end of the war, over 36,000 had been built, making it the most produced military aircraft in aviation history.
The aircraft was characterised by armour integrated into the airframe, which protected vital areas such as the cockpit, engine and fuel tank.
Production of the single-seat version of the Il-2 began in March 1941, but heavy losses led to the development of a two-seat version with a rear gunner.
At the end of 1943, a version with outer wings swept back by 15 degrees was introduced in order to achieve a better centre of gravity.
Together with the T-34 tank, the Il-2 contributed significantly to the Soviet victory.
Plastic model kit
- Late variant of the Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik (two-seater cockpit and swept outer wings)
- Three different canopies- can be modelled in open or closed position
- Highly detailed cockpit with fuel tank between pilot and gunner
- Radiator and oil cooler accurately modelled
- Includes two types of covers for 23mm cannons
- Parts for 100 kg and 250 kg bombs included
- Three types of missile launcher parts included
- Three marking options
Unbuilt / unpainted
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9.95 €*
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