1/72 USAAF B-24H Liberator Bomber This 1/72 scale model depicts the B-24H version which added a powered nose turret to fix the front greenhouse nose and tail turret vulnerabilities. The kit offers accurate plastic parts that replicate the Zodiac bomber styling of the B-24H. A detailed assembly manual guides the build, and waterslide decals bring the historical liveries to life. You can choose from two aircraft finish options based on real planes stationed in RAF Sudbury, England in 1944. - Plastic parts for a faithful recreation of B-24H - Zodiac bomber- Waterslide decals- Detailed manual Detailed Features This kit features finely molded parts that accurately replicate the B-24H's structure, including the powered nose turret and detailed gun positions. Delicate Panel Line Expression Features finely engraved panel lines that enhance surface realism and historical accuracy. Two Finishing Options B-24H-15-CF 41-29490 "Gemini", 834th BS, 486th BG, 8AF, USAAF, RAF Sudbury, England 1944B-24H-15-FO 42-52808 "Libra", 834th BS, 486th BG, 8AF, USAAF, RAF Sudbury, England 1944 Background Information The Consolidated B-24 Liberator is an American strategic bomber and heavy transport and patrol aircraft from the Second World War. The B-24 was a full metal high-wing high-wing aircraft with four Pratt-Whitney R1830-65 engines, each 1,200 HP, placed in the nacelles on the wings. It was characterized by a very large wingspan, which for the first time in a mass-produced machine used the so-called Davis' lobe. Davis's lobe was an elongated wing, tapering at the end of its outline, and a small chord. Such a construction of the wings primarily allowed them to be used as fuel tanks as well as provided excellent flight properties. The first flight of the prototype took place on December 29, 1939, and serial production for the USAAF started in early 1942. During the war, a dozen or so types of B-24 bombers were created, of which the D, G and J models were the most widely produced. The B-24 was used both in Europe and on the Pacific Ocean. He took part in all major air and ground operations of the Allied forces (including the bombing of Ploiesti, the bombing offensive over Germany, and the Normandy landings). Polish airmen also fought on it from September 1943. During the war, over 18,000 units of this bomber were built. Technical data: Maximum speed: 467 km / h, operating ceiling 8534 m, radius of action with bomb load: 3450 km, armament: fixed - 10 Browning machine guns cal. 12.7 mm, suspended - up to 7200 kg of bombs.
- Type
- Plastic Model Kit
- Brand
- Academy
- Model No.
- 12584
- Scale
- 1/72
- Aircraft Type
- WWII bomber
- Marking
- 2 options included
- Material
- Polystyrene plastic
- Color
- Unpainted (requires painting)
- Glue Required
- Yes
- Paint Required
- Yes
- Skill Level
- 4
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