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Academy #12450 1/72 Ju87G-1 Stuka Tankbuster
The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka (from Sturzkampfflugzeug, “dive bomber”) was a German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, it first flew in 1935. The Ju 87 made its combat debut in 1937 with the Luftwaffe’s Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War and served the Axis forces in World War II.
The aircraft was easily recognisable by its inverted gull wings and fixed spatted undercarriage. Upon the leading edges of its faired main gear legs were mounted the Jericho-Trompete (Jericho trumpet) wailing sirens, becoming the propaganda symbol of German air power and the blitzkrieg victories of 1939–1942. The Stuka’s design included several innovative features, including automatic pull-up dive brakes under both wings to ensure that the aircraft recovered from its attack dive even if the pilot blacked out from the high g-forces.
Features:
Fully engraved panel lines & rivet details
Highly detailed cockpit & landing gear
Authentic markings included
Decal Options:
– 1 Decal sheet with labels and markings for the following 2 versions:
– Ju 87G-1, Pz.J.Sta./St.G2, flown by Capt. Hans-Ulrich Rudel
– Ju 87G-1, 1./SG.1
Includes:
Plastic sprues
Dry Transfers
Clear parts
Please note glue and paints are not included with this kit
