Modelcollect UA72211 1/72 USAF B-52H Stratofortress Strategic Bomber

U.S. Stratofortress Strategic Bomber

In 1948, the US Department of Defense placed an order with Boeing to develop a new strategic bomber with a flight capacity and range exceeding all existing ones, capable of attacking targets anywhere on the globe. The result of this order was the design of the XB-52 aircraft with 20 ° slant wings, equipped with 6 turbo propeller engines. After obtaining jet engines (strictly after purchasing their license in Great Britain), it was significantly modified; the skew of the wings was increased to 35 °, and the number of engines was increased to eight, placing them in pairs on the under-wing pylons; the landing gear of the plane was resolved in an unconventional way.

Specification

• Dimensions: 520x320x92 mm (20.5x12.6x3.6 inch)

Includes

• Plastic sprues with parts of the model
• Waterslide decals sheet
• Photo-etched parts
• Assembly instructions including possible painting schemes