21st Century Toys Junkers Ju 87B-2 Stuka Luftwafe Immelmann Squadron Russian Front Hans Ulrich Rudel 1:18 Scale - 10129-S7 Approximate Wingspan: 28", Length: 24" Some minor assembly required to attach wings and ornance loads. No glue or paint needed. Each model features: - Molded plastic construction.
- Engraved panel lines and simulated rivets.
- Realistic antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Fully outfitted cockpit with opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Detailed removable and poseable pilot figures.
- Retractable landing gear.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads.
About this plane: This Stuka is painted to represent an aircraft flown by the famous Luftwaffe Tank-busting ace Hans Ulrich Rudel. This Ju-87B-2 was attached to the Stabstaffel flight of III Gruppe/Stuka Gruppe 2 (Immelmann Squadron) based on the Russian Front in 1943. Rudel went on to fly the later model Ju-87G that was fitted with two 37mm cannon fitted in pods carried under the wing. Rudel destroyed nearly 2,000 vehicles on the ground by the time the war came to an end. Of that number, 519 were tanks. Most of these victories were scored on the Eastern Front. Rudel was the most decorated serviceman in the German Armed forces during WWII. He was also greatly feared and hated by the Russians. Stalin himself put a 100,000 ruble bounty on his life, a somber testament to his skills as a ground attack pilot. Rudel survived the war. |
