Description

      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 got the weapon. These planes named U-2VS were successfully used as light night bombers (in particular with female crews).

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

Kit Features:

• SCALE  :  1:48
• TIME PERIOD  :  WW2
• MARKINGS  :  U-2VS of the 213rd NBAD (Night Bomber Air Division), Summer 1943.  Po-2VS of the 23rd GvNBAP, Spring 1945.  Po-2VS of the 46th Tamansky GvNBAP, Spring 1945.  Po-2VS of the 2nd Polish NBAP «Krakow». Lublin area, Summer 1944.
• MODEL SIZE (LENGTH X WIDTH)  :  171 x 237 mm
• BOX SIZE  :  295 x 225 x 40 mm
• NUMBER OF DETAILS  :  104