Hobby Boss 83204 1/32 IL-2M3 Stormovik

The Ilyushin IL-2 Sturmovik was a Soviet Union attak aircraft in the WWII. Designed as a armored low-level close-support aircraft capable of defeating enemy armor and other ground targets. First flew on 12 October 1940 as prototype TsKB-57, The aircraft entered production in March 1941,and come into service in May. a total of 36,163 were built. The Sturmovik played a crucial role on the Eastern Front, famous nicknames as the "Black Death" .

IL-2 Single-seat version,the early production, delivered to combat units in May-June 1941, Powered by AM-38 engine, equipped 20 mm ShVAK or 23 mm VYa cannon in main wing.

Features

• Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details
• Finely detailed engine.
• Finely detailed engine accessory compartment,
• Finely detailed cockpit
• Newly tooled wings accurately represent real ones
• Optional position flaps
• Photo-etched parts for safety belt, interior details

Specification

• Model Dimension Length: 352.78mm Wingspan:456.24 mm
• Total Plastic Parts 400+pcs
• Total Sprues 15 sprues and tires
• Camouflage Scheme
  • 1. Il-2M3, "White 1" Flown by Hero of the Soviet Union Ivan F. Pavlov.
  • 2. Il-2M3, "White 100"
• Metal Parts main undercarriage
• Photo Etched Parts 1piece