Tamiya 1/48 Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik

Product Description
The Ilyushin Il-2 was one of the most significant ground-attack aircraft of WWII. It incorporated a sturdy monocoque construction and excellent armour 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.

Specification
Scale : 1/48
Construction type : Assembly kit
Photo-etch parts : Not included
Decals : Included
Special feature 1 : Model depicts a late variant of the Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik (two-seat cockpit and swept outer wings)
Special feature 2 : 3 kinds of canopies included and each may be depicted in either open or closed position
Special feature 3 : Highly-detailed cockpit accurately depicts the fuel tank positioned between pilot and gunner.
Special feature 4 : Radiator and oil cooler reproduced accurately.
Special feature 5 : Includes 2 kinds of covers for 23mm cannons.
Special feature 6 : Parts for 100kg and 250kg bombs included.
Special feature 7 : 3 kinds of rocket launcher parts included.
Special feature 8 : Comes with 3 decal marking options.