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B-52G Stratofortress (US, Modern)

By: Italeri

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft/Helicopters (1/72) (Italeri)

MSRP old price: $124.99


Product Info

Title
B-52G Stratofortress (US, Modern)
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2016
Dimensions
22x11x4.5"
NKG Part #
2147875628
MFG. Part #
ITA1378
Type
Scale Model

Description

Skill level 4. Finished model is 67.4 cm long.

The B-52 Stratofortress is the most famous long range jet-powered strategic bomber in the aviation history. Produced by the American company Boeing since 1955 it has been, for a long time, a symbol of the Cold War. It has been, for several years, the backbone of the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command. The B-52 has been produced in a significant number of versions that has gradually evolved the successful project to better answer to the changing in operational needs. The ā€œGā€ version is the most produced B-52 variant and it has been delivered to the S.A.C. wings from the early 60s. It has been characterized by a large number of changes implemented as a more strong structure, the adoption of new avionic systems and, important issue for a strategic bomber, the longer operational range thanks to the increased fuel capacity and the possibility to adopt external fuel tanks. The B-52G took also part in Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

Includes decals for 4 versions

  • 1708th BW, King Abdul Aziz AB, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 1991
  • 801th BW, Moron AB, Spain, February 1991
  • 4300th BW, Diego Garcia AFB, January 1991
  • 379th BW, Wurtsmith SAC AFB, Michigan, USA, 1977

    Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.