Dragon Models 1:72 Warbirds 50250
Junkers Ju 87D Stuka Diecast Model
Luftwaffe III./SG 2, Hans Rudel, Russia, 1944 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Junkers Ju 87D Stuka | | 6.25" | | 7.5" |
This is a fine scale model of one of Rudel's Stukas – a Ju87D-5 model. It carries new-tooled SC 1000 bombs and the dive brake attached under each of the wings. The dive brake had no other purpose than to make a terrifying noise when the Stuka conducted its deadly dive-bomb attacks. The most highly decorated German of WWII was the Luftwaffe pilot, Hauptmann Hans-Ulrich Rudel (1916-1982). Rudel was admitted to dive-bomber training in May 1940 and was subsequently assigned to a Stuka wing in France. His first combat missions coincided with the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. By the time Rudel was promoted to commander of III/StG 2 in March 1944, he had already completed 1,800 sorties and destroyed 202 tanks.
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.
The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft.
Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:72 Warbirds Series" 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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