De Agostini Russian Aircraft DARA12 Ilyushin Il-4 Display Model Soviet Air Force, USSR |
1:133 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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Ilyushin Il-4 | | 4.5" | | 6.25" |
The Ilyushin Il-4 (NATO reporting name: "Bob") was a Soviet World War II bomber aircraft, widely used by the Soviet Air Force (VVS, Voenno-Vozdushnye Sily), although not well known. Although the Il-4 was only a medium bomber, it had the range to be used on strategic missions. The use of the bombers in this role was not a priority for the VVS, but nevertheless the Il-4 was used on several long-range bombing raids against Berlin in 1941. Most would be used on much shorter range missions, often adding another 1,000 kg (2,204 lb) of bombs under the wings, in addition to the internal 2,500 kg (5,512 lb).
Designed as a more streamlined enhancement of the DB-3 bomber, the Il-4 was first flown in 1939. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The De Agostini "Russian Aircraft" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of Soviet and Russian military aircraft. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.
De Agostini diecast airplanes feature:
- Molded plastic construction (some releases include diecast metal components).
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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