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1/32 Scale Plastic Model kit
WW2 GERMAN DIVE BOMBER
Junkers Ju 87B-2 Stuka
The Ju 87 B series was to be the first
mass-produced variant. A total of six pre-production Ju 87 B-0 were
produced, built from Ju 87 A airframes. Test flights began from the
summer of 1937. A small number, at least three, served as conversion Cs
or Es for potential naval variants.The first production
version was the Ju 87 B-1, with a considerably larger engine, its
Junkers Jumo 211D generating 1,184 hp, and completely redesigned
fuselage and landing gear. This new design was again tested in Spain,
and after proving its abilities there, production was ramped up to 60
per month. As a result, by the outbreak of World War II, the Luftwaffe
had 336 Ju 87 B-1s on hand. The B-1 was also fitted with Jericho
trumpets", essentially propeller-driven sirens with a diameter of 0.7 m
(2.3 ft) mounted on the wing's leading edge directly forward of the
landing gear, or on the front edge of the fixed main gear fairing. This
was used to weaken enemy morale and enhance the intimidation of
dive-bombing. After the enemy became used to it, however, they were
withdrawn. The devices caused a loss of some 20œ25 km/h (10-20 mph)
through drag. Instead, some bombs were fitted with whistles on the fin
to produce the noise after release.
Item No : 03214
Item Name : Junkers Ju-87B-2 Stuka
Bar Code : 9580208032146
Scale : 1:32
Item Type : Static Kit
Model Brief : Length:505 mm Wingspan:368.5 mm
Total Parts : 330+
Photo Etched Parts : 2 PCS
Total Sprues : 13 sprues and tires
Released Date : 2012-03
More Features "- Detailedfuselage&wing w/accurate design
- Highly detailedEngines
- Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin,
- Grooved rubber tires
- PE parts included"
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