Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series US32509
Junkers Ju 87R Stuka Diecast Model
Luftwaffe 1./StG 1, Krainici, Bulgaria, 1941
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Junkers Ju 87R Stuka | | 6.25" | | 7.5" |
Hastily summoned from North Africa to reinforce StG 2 in Bulgaria immediately prior to the invasion of Yugoslavia and Greece, I./StG 1 nevertheless found time to apply the yellow theater markings specified for Operation Marita (Balkans invasion) by the Luftwaffe high command. This machine is unusual in having the entire tail unit painted yellow - this was presumably done because the Ju-87 was the mount of a formation leader. Note the Gruppe emblem on the cowling - a stylized depiction of "Hans Huckebein", who was a cartoon raven popular in the 19th century.
Designed as a close support aircraft, the Ju 87 was first flown in 1935. Armed with twin 37mm cannons, the Ju 87 series was crewed by a pilot and a rear-gunner. An elongated U-shaped crutch located under the fuselage was designed to swing the bomb out of the way of the propeller. The design included several innovative features such as automatic dive brakes under both wings that ensured recovery from an attack dive even if the pilot blacked out during the 6 g pullout. The shape of the inverted gull wings improved pilot-to-ground visibility and also provided shorter undercarriage height.© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Stukas faithfully replicate the gull-wing or “cranked” wing pattern, which with the spatted main gear was one of the most notable and unusual features of this aircraft. Delicately assembled dive-brakes can be seen be seen beneath each wing. A 250kg bomb is mounted to the U-shaped crutch below the fuselage. The top engine cover can be removed to reveal the inverted Junkers Jumo 211D engine with the correct main engine support frames. Additional features include all-metal braced elevators, engine radiator detail, slotted ailerons and flaps and a rearward-facing machine gunner manning the M15 machine gun.
© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Legends" 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.
- Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
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