Tamiya 61113 Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Military Aircraft 1:48 Scale Kit

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Tamiya 61113 Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik Military Aircraft 1:48 Scale Kit

The Ilyushin Il-2 was one of the most significant ground-attack aircraft of WWII. It incorporated a sturdy monocoque construction and excellent armor protection to make it perfect for ground attack operations. It was initially conceived as a two-seat design but due to weight issues it was re-designed as a lighter single-seat aircraft in 1940. As production began in 1941, the aircraft was designated as the Il-2. Heavy losses of the single-seat aircraft during combat forced the addition of a rear gunner position in 1943. Later variants featured improvements such as swept outer wings for better handling. The Il-2 contributed greatly to the eventual Russian victory over Nazi Germany. Joseph Stalin himself famously noted that the aircraft was as vital to the Russian Army as air and bread.

Specs & Features:

1/48 scale plastic assembly kit.

Model depicts a late variant of the Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik (two-seat cockpit and swept outer wings)

3 kinds of canopies included and each may be depicted in either open or closed position.

Highly-detailed cockpit accurately depicts the fuel tank positioned between pilot and gunner.

Radiator and oil cooler reproduced accurately.

Includes 2 kinds of covers for 23mm cannons.

Parts for 100kg and 250kg bombs included.

3 kinds of rocket launcher parts included,

Comes with 3 decal marking options.

Suggested Paint Colors:

X-10 - Gun Metal

X-11 - Chrome Silver

X-12 - Gold Leaf

X-18 - Semi Gloss Black

X-2 - White

X-5 - Green

X-7 - Red

XF-1 - Flat Black

XF-10 - Flat Brown

XF-15 - Flat Flesh

XF-16 - Flat Aluminum

XF-2 - Flat White

XF-22 - RLM Grey

XF-23 - Light Blue

XF-24 - Dark Grey

XF-49 - Khaki

XF-52 - Flat Earth

XF-56 - Metallic Grey

XF-57 - Buff

XF-58 - Olive Green

XF-59 - Desert Yellow

XF-6 - Copper

XF-64 - Red Brown

XF-7 - Flat Red

XF-8 - Flat Blue