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A-26 A/B Invader

Item No. 1274

Description

The A-26 Invader, a twin-engine attack aircraft designed and manufactured by the American company Douglas, exhibited extraordinary operational longevity. The first units reached the front lines during World War II in 1944, and later variants participated in all major conflicts of the 1950s and 1960s, such as the Korean and Indochina wars, and even the Vietnam War. The most widely produced version was the "B" model, distinguished by its heavy armament. The closed nose section housed between 6 and 8 Browning M2 .50 calibre (12.7 mm) machine guns, significantly enhancing its firepower. Due to the Invader's robust structural design, the nose could also be fitted with 20 mm or 37 mm cannons, as well as a 75 mm howitzer. Powered by two reliable Pratt & Whitney R-2800 “Double Wasp” radial engines, each producing 2,000 horsepower, the Invader could achieve a top speed of 570 km/h even at full operational load.

  • Scale is 1:72
  • With super decal sheet for 6 alternative versions (including 4 original variants displayed in Europe during WW2)
  • Colour instruction sheet to help with assembly

Specifications

Brand
Italeri
Category
Plastic Model Kits
Scale
1:72
Model Type
Aircraft
Aircraft Type
Bomber
Nationality
American
Era
1939-1945 - World War II

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A-26 A/B Invader

Item No. 1274
The A-26 Invader, a twin-engine attack aircraft designed and manufactured by the American company Douglas, exhibited extraordinary operational longevity. The first units reached the front lines during World War II in 1944, and later variants participated in all major conflicts of the 1950s and

Description

The A-26 Invader, a twin-engine attack aircraft designed and manufactured by the American company Douglas, exhibited extraordinary operational longevity. The first units reached the front lines during World War II in 1944, and later variants participated in all major conflicts of the 1950s and 1960s, such as the Korean and Indochina wars, and even the Vietnam War. The most widely produced version was the "B" model, distinguished by its heavy armament. The closed nose section housed between 6 and 8 Browning M2 .50 calibre (12.7 mm) machine guns, significantly enhancing its firepower. Due to the Invader's robust structural design, the nose could also be fitted with 20 mm or 37 mm cannons, as well as a 75 mm howitzer. Powered by two reliable Pratt & Whitney R-2800 “Double Wasp” radial engines, each producing 2,000 horsepower, the Invader could achieve a top speed of 570 km/h even at full operational load.

  • Scale is 1:72
  • With super decal sheet for 6 alternative versions (including 4 original variants displayed in Europe during WW2)
  • Colour instruction sheet to help with assembly

Specifications

Brand
Italeri
Category
Plastic Model Kits
Scale
1:72
Model Type
Aircraft
Aircraft Type
Bomber
Nationality
American
Era
1939-1945 - World War II