The Bloch MB-152 was the most widely used French fighter aircraft in World War II.
The first prototype took off in 1937 as the MB-150. After modifications, it was designated MB-151 and was powered by a Gnome-Rhône 14N-11 engine with an output of 870 hp, driving a three-bladed Ratier propeller.
The machine was armed with four MAC 1934 machine guns.
This machine took off for the first time in August 1938 and it too was found to have many defects.
In October 1938, the prototype of the new series was completed - MB-152.
It was armed with two HS 404 cannons in the wing.
It was powered by a 1030 hp Gnome-Rhône 14N-21 engine.
482 units were produced
Plastic model kit
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
The first prototype took off in 1937 as the MB-150. After modifications, it was designated MB-151 and was powered by a Gnome-Rhône 14N-11 engine with an output of 870 hp, driving a three-bladed Ratier propeller.
The machine was armed with four MAC 1934 machine guns.
This machine took off for the first time in August 1938 and it too was found to have many defects.
In October 1938, the prototype of the new series was completed - MB-152.
It was armed with two HS 404 cannons in the wing.
It was powered by a 1030 hp Gnome-Rhône 14N-21 engine.
482 units were produced
Plastic model kit
- with resin parts
- MB-152 No.242, 6th Esc. of GC III/9, S/Lt. Martin, Le Luc-en Provence, France 1942
- MB-152 No.665, 3rd Esc. of GC II/6, Cpt. M.Brzezowski, Anglure-Vonarce, France 1942
- MB-152 No.693, 6th Esc. of GC III/9, Le Luc-en Provence, July 1940, France
- MB-152 No.686, 2nd Esc. of GC I/1, Cpt. Georges Garde, Chateauroux-les-Vignots, June 1940, France
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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