Unimax Forces of Valor 85230
Junkers Ju 87B Stuka Diecast Model
Luftwaffe StG 77, Austria, 1941 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Junkers Ju 87B Stuka | | 6.25" | | 7.5" |
The German Ju87 Stuka was the epitome of fear felt towards the German Luftwaffe. Although slow and under armed, the Junkers Stuka was one of the most feared light dive-bomber primarily because of a definitive gut wrenching siren whine as it swooped in to attack. Although both the Japanese Military and the U.S. Military developed dive bombers in WWII, only the Junkers Stuka was a successful land based dive bomber.
Designed to function as a close support aircraft, the Ju 87 was first flown on September 17th, 1935. The Ju 87 had an innovative design that included automatic dive brakes under each wing-a feature that protected against the consequences of pilot blackout by ensuring recovery from an attack dive. Crewed by a pilot and rear gunner, the Ju 87 had twin 37mm cannons and a bomb that swung away from the propeller on an elongated U-shaped crutch. Its inverted gull wings improved pilot-to-ground visibility, gave the undercarriage a shorter height and made the Ju 87 instantly recognizable to its enemies. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Forces of Valor's 1:72 scale Ju 87 Stuka has a diecast metal fuselage, solid diecast wings and plastic components in those areas requiring greater detail. The top engine cowling is removable, and beneath it is a hand-painted inverted Junkers Jumo 211D engine with correct main engine support frames. There are dive brakes beneath each wing, and a 250kg bomb is center-mounted below the fuselage. Each wing can be configured with an external fuel tank or two 50kg bombs. Inside the birdcage canopy are a pilot and a rearward-facing machine gunner manning an M15 machine gun. Other fine details include slotted ailerons and flaps and a beautifully replicated radiator.
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The Unimax "Forces of Valor" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aicraft.
Unimax "Forces of Valor" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Fixed display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilots and crew members.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
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