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Fully engraved panel lines Detailed cockpit interior and landing gear compartment Includes under-wing weaponry

The Direct Action Penetrator (DAP) is one of the most awesome airborne weapon platforms the US Army Special Operation Forces operate. As the ground troops carry out their missions, they feel relieved knowing that the DAP is in the sky, providing armed...

Bristling with armament, Academy�??s MH-60S boasts eight Hellfire missiles with clear target lenses, two, 19-shot rocket pods and two M2 .50 cal machine guns as well as an ammo canister. The model�??s interior has an accurate cargo compartment...

Cold War U.S. supersonic, medium-range, multirole combat aircraft. Its greatest advantage for survivability was its speed. Due to its oddly shaped nose the F-111 was nicknamed Aardvark. The wings were straight for take-offs, landings or slow speed...

Accurately detailed cockpit and landing gear Various air-to-air weapons Some metal parts Contains seven marking options including USAF, ROKAF, and JASDF Highly detailed TISEO and various antennas 7 markings options: USAF The 388th TFW 469th TFS F-4E...

The MiG-29 is a twin-engine fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union. as a fighter during the 1970s.The MiG-29A entered service in the 80s. It was designed to counter all types of aerial targets with radar- and infrared-guided R-27, R-73, and R-60...

The F-4B is a tandem, two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor fighter/fighter-bomber originally developed for the United States Navy.Fighter Squadron 111 (VF-111), also known as the Sundowners, was the designation...

The Hughes 500D Police helicopter went into production in 1969 and is one of the fastest helicopters in its class. The MD 500 series is an American family of light utility civilian and military helicopters. It developed from the Hughes 500, a civilian...

First flown in 1974, engine modifications gave this helicopter its nickname: "The Quiet One." The 500D was equipped with a Tow missile system.

The U.S. Navy's premier carrier- based fighter, the F-14A Tomcat is capable of Mach 2 flight and low-speed engagements thanks to its variable-geometry wings. Fully engraved panel lines. Highly detailed cockpit interior and landing gear...

The F-16 is an American multirole jet fighter aircraft developed by General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin for the United States Air Force. Designed as a lightweight fighter, it evolved into a successful multirole aircraft. The F-16's versatility is a...

When the AH-64A Apache entered production in 1983, the publicity releases described its mission as "Built to Fight, Designed to Survive".Until the Gulf War, the Apache had many critics who questioned its maintainability, reliability and capability...

With over 1,000 MIG-29 Fulcrums produced between 1977 and 1992, it must be recognized that the MIG-29 is one of the three or four most important fighter aircraft in the air today.The MIG-29 was designed in the early '70s to equal or surpass the...

The most easily observable difference between the "A" and "D" versions are the larger avionics bays on both sides of the nose. These larger housings provide the room for much more sophisticated anvigation, communication and weapons systems.The Longbow...

Much of the SU-27's performance must be credited to its superb AL-31F engines which are rated at 12,500Kg(27,550lb) thrust in after-burner stage. The engines which are easy to maintain and interchangeable between left and right, have a tremendous...

History was forever made on October 5, 1944 when a Spitfire XIV of No.610 Squadron was the first Allied aircraft to shoot down a turbojet-powered Messerschmitt 262A Swallow!Designed as an experimental Mark V fore-runner of future Griffin-engined...

The P-40 Hawk series of Curtiss Wright aircraft had been supplied to Great Britain, France, China, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Russia and they served as a workhorse during WWII over the entire battle field. P-40C Tomahawk (as the...

 

Build one of four P-38 LIGHTNING variants: J, J Droopsnoot, L Pathfinder or F-5E Photo ReconWhen the first XP-38 took flight in 1939, the Army Air Corps instantly recognized that the Lighting had catapulted fighter aircraft design well into the future...

The Grumman TBM-3 was a torpedo bomber that entered service with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in 1942.From the Battle of Midway, to its retirement in the 1960s, it was recognized as one of the finest torpedo bombers ever produced. Actually manufactured...

This striking replica of the McDonnell Douglas, two seat, twin engine, all weather supersonic jet has been reproduced with impressive attention to detail.It begins with the authentic cockpit and ejection seat detailing. The model's exterior features...

Accurate reproduction of J-Type that served during the Vietnam War Various armaments of air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions Reproduction of typical wide tire and heavy tail of J-Type Highly detailed cockpit & landing gear Fully engraved...

This is a 1/48 F8F-1/2 Bearcat �??USS Tarawa.�?� The F8F-1 made its first flight in 1944. The kit�??s design and parts allow it to be built either as an F8F-1 or F8F-2. Features include accurate cockpit and landing gear as well as fine panel...

Weaponry includes 12 MK-82 bombs, as well as various AIM-9 and AIM-7 air-to-air missiles Three drop tanks Detailed TER (Triple Ejector Rack) and MER (Multiple Ejector Rack) pylons Precisely engraved cockpit featuring accurate ejection seats,...

The MiG-21 is a famous Soviet supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft. It first flew in 1955 and more than 50 countries have variants. It still serves in some nations. It was the most produced supersonic jet in history. The MiG-21PF version...

Messerschmitt Bf109G-6/G-2 "JG 27"�?� WWII German Luftwaffe�??s fighter.�?� Includes 20mm MK108 cannon, drop tank, bomb and air filter for various building options.�?� Build as G-6 or G-2 variant�?� Cartograf decal included�?� Contains eight marking...

- A full complement of air-to-air and air-to-surface armaments - Precise reproduction of the F-4J's larger main landing gear wheels - Highly detailed cockpit and landing gear - Accurately engraved, precise panel lines and rivets - Three pilot...

The last US Navy biplane in WWIIThree accurate markings, including "Fighting Six"Highly detailed cockpit and landing gearPhoto-etched parts Decals:US Navy USS Enterprise VF-6 "The Fighting Six" 1939US Navy USS WASP VF-7 "The Blue Burglara" 1939US Navy...

Intended to succeed the Me 262, this WWII German jet fighter design was never fully developed Highly detailed cockpit and landing gear Accurately reproduced air-to-air, wire-guided missile and drop tank Contains photo-etched parts Masking...

US twin engine bomber saw action in WWII in the Pacific theater Highly detailed cockpit interior, bomb bay and machine guns Landing gear and bomb bay can be built open or closed Cartograf decal Mask for canopy included

WWII US Navy Dive Bomber Accurately detailed panel lines & rivets Highly detailed cockpit and landing gear Assemble with dive flap closed or landing or full opened Bomb and machine gun included Photo etched parts included Mask tape for clear...

Choice of two early WWII markings - Royal Navy and French Marine Nationale Detailed reproduction of cockpit and landing gear Accurately engraved, precise panel lines and rivets Photo-etched parts and mask for canopy included

WWII US Navy dive bomber Accurately detailed panel lines & rivets Highly detailed cockpit and landing gear Assemble with dive flap closed for landing or full opened Bomb and machine gun included Photo-etched parts included Masking tape for clear...

Select from 6 markingsHighly detailed cockpit, bomb bay and landing gearAccurately engraved panel lines and rivetsMasking seal included   This is an unassembled plastic model kit. Assembly and painting required. Paint and glue is not included and...

Dive bomber of US Navy during WWII Sprues from Accurate Miniatures Includes new photo-etched parts and masking seal 1,000lb and 100lb armaments included Detailed cockpit Optional assembly of canopy/dive flap open or closed

Twin engine medium bomber led by Col. DoolittleAccurately reproduced markings of B-25Bs that participated in Doolittle RaidHighly detailed cockpit, landing gear and panel linesMasking seal for canopy included Decal options:USAAF B-25B "Doolittle Tokyo...

- This earlier variation of the P-51 was powered by an American-built engine - Armed with quad 20 mm cannons - Accurately engraved panel lines and rivet details - Highly detailed cockpit and landing gear

RAF twin engine bomber, part of WWII lend-lease program Four markings from the European theatre of war Highly detailed cockpit, bomb bay and landing gear Accurately engraved panel lines and rivets Mask for canopy included

WWII US Navy carrier-based torpedo bomber Precisely engraved panel lines and rivets Precisely engraved panel lines and rivets Bomb bay can be built open or closed Bombs and torpedo included 6 marking options from:USS BogueUSS EnterpriseUSS HornetUSS...

Accurately detailed cockpit and landing gear Precisely engraved panel lines and rivets Three marking options: “Lulu belle”, P-40N-5-42-105218 of 2nd Lt. Philip Adair89th Fighter SQ, 80th FG, Nagaghuli, Assam, India 1944 P-40N-5 42-105826 of...

Early WWII Russian Air Force jet fighter Highly detailed cockpit and landing gear Build with either wheels or skis Mask for canopy included

WWII US Navy dive bomber.Assemble with dive flap closed or landing or full opened.Masking seal for clear parts includedPhoto etched parts included. Decals for 4 markingsU.S. Navy SBD-3 Bu.No. 4687, VB-6 Lt. Richard H. Best USS Enterprise (CV-6) June...

- Highly detailed cockpit interior and landing gear- Precisely engraved panel lines and rivets- Various air-to-air weapons and air-to-ground weapons Three decal options: Rafale C EC 1/7 "Provence" 2012 French Air Force Qatar Air Force Rafale...

USN WWII medium, twin-engine bomber/patrol aircraft.Detailed cockpit, well defined panel linesBuild with bomb bay doors open or closed Three U.S. Navy markings: PV-1 "Blonde Blitz" of unknown unit, Russel Island, Solomon, Mid 1943 PV-1 "Scooters Dream"...

A-10C is the U.S. Airforce’s deadly, low-altitude, close-air support attack aircraft. The A-10C or “Warthog” is highly maneuverable at low speeds and has short take-off and landing capability. Many of the A-10C’s parts are...

Referred to by the Allies as Zeke or Zero, early in WWII this single engine, low wing fighter was the most capable carrier based fighter of its era. The A6M2b Zero variant featured folding wingtips allowing it to fit on aircraft carriers and drop tanks...

Model features four Korean War markings, including U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Accurately detailed cockpit and landing gear Precisely engraved panel lines

WWII US Navy carrier based aircraft active in the Pacific theater. The key variation of the Wildcat, became operational with the U.S. Navy in 1940-41. Its folding-wing design allowed for significantly more Wildcats to be parked aboard fleet carriers...

This is an unassembled plastic model kit. Assembly and painting required. Paint and glue is not included and is sold separately. For ages 14 years old and up. NOT A TOY.

Cold War U.S. supersonic, medium-range, multirole combat aircraft. Its greatest advantage for survivability was its speed. Due to its oddly shaped nose the F-111 was nicknamed Aardvark. The wings were straight for take-offs, landings or slow speed...

Minicraft toolingTraining aircraft used by U.S. NavyHighly detailed cockpit and landing gearThree optional markingMasking for canopy Marking options:USN Training Squadron 5(VT-5) T-34B BuNo.140950, 1976USN Training Squadron 5 (VT-5) T-34B BuNo. 144090,...

U.S. Navy pre-war armed or unarmed prototypeU.S. Navy WWII unarmed prototypeXF5F-1 was designed to be a light weight fighter powered by two 1,200 hp engines, with propellers geared to rotate in opposite directions to cancel out the effects of each...

Academy has masterfully reproduced the extended wingtip version of the JU-87 that was personally flown in combat by Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the most decorated Luftwaffe pilot of WWII. The JU 87 STUKA (the word for dive bomber) flew for the first time in...

B-17s were the best known U.S. heavy bombers of WWII. Over 12,000 were produced. It was a long range low flying bomber. The G version included an increase of guns from 7 to 13. Many Gs were later converted for cargo hauling, engine testing and...

The P-51C Mustang earned its reputation as one of the greatest fighters of the Second World War, perhaps of all time.The replacement of the 1,100 hp Allison V-1710-39 engine in the original design to the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine brought the Mustang...

Russia's MiG 21 Fishbed fighter has become one of the most-produced jet fighters in history. Over 10,000 of the delta-winged fighters had been built by 1985, with production still continuing for foreign customers. In addition, India and China produce...

The Starfighter was originally designed for the US Air Force as a pure high speed fighter interceptor. First flight was on 4th March 1954 at Edwards AFB. By that time most European NATO Countries were looking for a new standard fighter/fighter bomber...

The MiG-23 is a variable geometry, swept-wing fighter aircraft, originally built by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau in the Soviet Union. Produced in large numbers, it remains in limited service with various export customers.

The French-built SPAD XIII was one of the most famous fighters of World War I. While most of the fighters in use during the War used a rotating radial engine(Rotary), the SPAD was one of the first to use the more powerful and efficient liquid-cooled...

The Camel was perhaps the best allied fighter of WW I. It's victory tally was 1,924 aircraft short down in only sixteen months of fighting.The Camel was an Aces Mount which was extremely agile and had a fast rate of climb. In a controversial air...

The JU-87 STUKA (the word for dive bomber) flew for the first time in 1935, and it entered production in 1937 with large trousered landing gear and full equipment for dive bombing, including a heavy bomb crutch that swung the missile well clear of the...

When the Japanese attacked the United States in 1941, the most modern fighter in the Navy was the Grumman F4F Wildcat.Although the Wildcat was small. it was not as fast or maneuverable as the Japanese Zero fighter, but it was a very durable machine...

The grumman TBF-1 went into action during the battle of midway. The results of that first battle were not encouraging with five of the six aircraft belonging to VT-8 being shot out of the sky.However the TBFs had upset the Japanese defense plans and...

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 is a ground-attack aircraft, originally built by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau in the Soviet Union and later license-produced in India by Hindustan Aeronautics as the Bahadur ("Valiant"). It is based on the...

When the requirements for the P-40 were formulated, no prospect of high-altitude enemy attack against the U.S.A was envisaged, so that coastal defence and ground attack were the main tasks indicated.Low-altitude flying qualities and rugged...

The revolutionary F4U Corsair was originally designed in 1938 in response to a US Navy request for a high speed carrier-based fighter. The producers of this plane, Chance Vought, attempted to place the largest available engine in the smallest...

Designed to combat guerilla warfare, the A-37B Dragonfly was designed as what the military referred to as a counter insurgency(COIN) aircraft. Powered by twin J85-GE-17A engines with a total of 5,700 pounds of thrust, the Dragonfly seats two piolts...

The Hawkwr Typhoon was originally designed as an interceptor, but its poor performance and structural failures of the rear fuselage at altitudes 20,000 feet almost ended its service at the start. Various changes were made to save this program. In...

The Rockwell International OV-10A Bronco was the winner of a competition to provide the U.S.A.F., the NAVY, and the Marine Corps with a Light Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft (LARA).Designed as a counter-insurgency (COIN) plane the OV-10A was first...

The P-51B Mustang earned its reputation as one of the greatest fighters of the Second World War perhaps of all time.The replacement of the 1,100 hp Allison V-1710-39 engine in the original design to the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine brought the Mustang...

The Hawker Tempest showed impressive aerial combat ablility in fending off German V-1 "Flying Bombs" and providing air support for Allied troops that invaded Normandy, France on D-Day. It showed its versatility later on in the war, striking German...

During WWII the Bf109 Messerschmitt was used as an escort for German bombers during the Battle of Britain. In this capacity it was shown that the Bf109 had too limited a range to be fully effective in that capacity so it was decided that it should be...

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was the third most built American fighter, with 15,000 units produced.The P-40E, armed with six 0.5inch wing machine guns, was used extensively as a low-altitude close-support fighter. Numerous unit were exported to the Allied...

The U.S. Navy's premier carrier-based fighter, the F-14A Tomcat is capable of Mach 2 Flight and low-speed engagements thanks to its variable-geometry wings. Fully engraved panel lines. Highly detailed cockpit interrior & landing gear...

The P-47D was a workhorse of the U.S. Army Air Force during the last half of World War II saw action in both the European and Pacific theaters of the war.Although its 2,000 horse power R-2800 "Double Wasp" engine and exhaust turbine made the aircraft...

F-117A is built mostly of aluminum and some titanium. The flat angles, or facets, help hide the aircraft from radar by reflecting the signal everywhere except back to the radar transmitter/receiver. To aid in it is invisibility the Stealth is covered...

The F-15E is an expansion of the two seat F-15B trainer model of the Eagle. Among the most noticeable features of the F-15E are a pair of bulbous external fuel tanks which are blended between the wings and fuselage sides. These huge tanks carry enough...

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8 Wurger (Butcher Bird), was the last production version of the Fw 190 series with a radial engine. In 1944 over 1300 of these aircraft were built, more than any other Fw 190 version.The engine was an MW-50 boosted,...

Of the 6,477 Japanese aircraft shot down by US Navy pilots in World War II, 5,156 were accounted for by the F6F Hellcat. Prior to its operational debut in 1943, the Navy Wildcats often were no match for the nimble Japanese Zero-Sen. The Hellcat, with its...

History was forever made on October 5, 1944 when a Spitfire XIV of No.610 Squadron was the first Allied aircraft to shoot down a turbojet-powered Messerschmitt 262A Swallow!Designed as an experimental Mark V fore-runner of future Griffin-engined...

The controversy will never end, but of all the World War II fighter planes, the P-51D Mustang has to be regarded as the best all around fighter. The Focke-Wulf 190 may have been a better dog-fighter; the A6M5 Zero was probably the most nimble, but the...

The earlier PBY-2 and PBY-5 Catalina flying boats were faster and more attractive to look at, but it was the Black Cat Squadrons that wrote some of the most interesting chapters in the history of the War in the Pacific. Their search and attack...

When the AH-64A Apache entered production in 1983, the publicity releases described its mission as "Built to Fight, Designed to Survive".Until the Gulf War, the Apache had many critics who questioned its maintainability, reliability and capability...