ICM 48251 1/48 U-2/Po-2 WWII Soviet Multi-Purpose Aircraft

One of the most numerous and famous aircraft in the world aviation history was the Polikarpov U-2. It was designed as basic training aircraft. The maiden flight was in June 1927. Since early 30s U-2 became the real “flying deck” for thousands of Soviet pilots.

During WWII U-2 were successfully used, in particularly, as liaison and ambulance aircraft.

In 1944 after N.N. Polikarpov death the plane was renamed to Po-2.

Specification

• Markings:
  
  • U-2, Finland, December 1939
  • U-2, Russia, Winter 1942
• Model size (length x width): 171 x 237 mm
• Box size: 295 x 225 x 40 mm
• Number of details: 75