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1:72 SB 2M-100 "Katiushka", Spanish Air Force Bomber
SB (Skorostnoy Bombardirovschik – High-speed Bomber) was one of the world’s first twin-engined bombers with smooth metal plating and retractable chassis. SB (ANT-40) has constructed in the A. N. Tupolev design bureau under the supervision of A.A. Archangelsky. It made its maiden flight on October 7, 1934.
M-100 engines powered the first serial aircraft. They took part in the Spanish Civil War (nicknamed “Katiushka” by Republicans and “Martin Bomber” by Nationalists).
Since 1937 it was produced SB with M-100A engines and three-blade propellers. These aircraft became the basis of Soviet bomber aviation. SB took part in many armed conflicts in the late 30s and in the initial stage of the Soviet-German War.
In 1938 began license building of SB 2M-100 in Czechoslovakia as Avia B-71. These aircraft later served in the Bulgarian Air Force and German Luftwaffe.
Additional Information
Article No | ICM72161 |
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Article No of Manufacturer | 72161 |
Аvailability | Out of stock |
Colour | For colouring |
Scale | 1:72 |
Manufacturer | ICM |
Brand | JSC TUPOLEV |
Series | No |
EAN | 4823044401611 |
Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |