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1:72 Petlyakov Pe-8 Soviet Long-Range Heavy Bomber WWII
The maiden flight of the first Pe-8 prototype was in December 1936. With a wingspan of 39 m and a length of 23 m, the giant aircraft had a speed of up to 405 km/h. Carrying 2 000 kg of bomb- load, the bomber could repulse attacks of enemy fighters by cannons and machine-gun fire. On the night of August 8, 1941, Pe- 8 squadrons bombed Berlin for the first time. In the battle of Kursk, the bombers were successfully used to bomb the Germany Army. Pe-8s were used for bombardments of Koenigsberg fortifications. The Pe-8 was the most perfect Soviet long-distance bomber. Only 93 aircraft were produced
Additional Information
| Article No | ZVE7264 |
|---|---|
| Article No of Manufacturer | 7264 |
| Аvailability | Out of stock |
| Colour | For colouring |
| Scale | 1:72 |
| Manufacturer | ZVEZDA |
| Brand | PETLYAKOV DESIGN BUREAU |
| Series | No |
| EAN | 4600327072641 |
| Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
| Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
| Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |
