{"product_id":"airfix-aira07115","title":"Airfix 1\/48 Junkers JU87B-2\/R-2 Model Kit - AIRA07115","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 Junkers JU87B-2\/R-2 Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e to your workbench with this Airfix release from Fusion Scale Hobbies. Review the supplied kit information below to choose the right subject for your next project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This remarkable 1:48 scale model of the Junkers Ju87R-2\/B-2 Stuka comprises 158 components, providing modellers aged 8 and older with a detailed replica of one of WWII's most renowned dive bombers. While commonly associated with the Wehrmacht's early WWII Blitzkrieg tactics, the Ju87B Stuka also served as an effective maritime strike bomber, executing precise dive bombings on Allied ships, causing significant damage in the English Channel, North Africa, and the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1:48 scale model featuring 158 components for intricate assembly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSkill level 3 build, ideal for seasoned modellers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompleted model boasts a wingspan of 288mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes two authentic paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly detailed depiction of this formidable dive bomber\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstructed from plastic with precision-moulded parts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e The Stuka was employed by the air forces of Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary, and remained in service with the Luftwaffe throughout WWII. Its dive attack was so intense that numerous automatic features were integrated into the manoeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e At an altitude of roughly 15,000 ft, the pilot would identify his target through a bombsight window located on the cockpit floor. Automatic controls for the engine and propeller optimised the aircraft during a dive, while an automatic trimmer made the aircraft tail-heavy as the pilot initiated the dive. Pulling the dive lever back limited the control column's movement and initiated a sequence that, if executed correctly, ensured the ordnance reached its target. The pilot adjusted trim tabs, reduced throttle, and closed the engine coolant flaps. The aircraft automatically became tail-heavy and rolled into a steep nose-down dive. Dive brakes deployed automatically to maintain a constant speed of 360 mph. This marked the point of no return.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e As the pilot endured increasing physical strain, he checked the dive angle by aligning red lines on the cockpit window with the horizon at angles of 60, 75, or 80 degrees. He then aimed through the fixed gunsight and released the main bomb at the optimal height, indicated by a light on the altimeter. The bomb was mounted on a large U-shaped cradle that swung down upon release, clearing the propeller and striking the target. During this process, the pilot glanced at red pins on the wing tops, confirming the automatic dive recovery system was engaged in case of a blackout due to g-forces. All this occurred within a few seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e After releasing the bomb, the aircraft initiated its dive recovery sequence, during which the crew experienced maximum g-forces, often exceeding six times gravity, risking vision impairment. Once the nose rose above the horizon, dive brakes retracted automatically, the throttle was opened, and the propeller was set for climbing. The pilot then manually opened the coolant flaps to prevent engine overheating and resumed flight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e At this juncture, the Stuka was most vulnerable, flying low and slow in hostile territory. The rear gunner might still be unconscious, and the pilot could feel light-headed, while every nearby anti-aircraft gun, rifle, and enemy fighter targeted them from all directions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Airfix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Junkers JU87B-2\/R-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: AIRA07115\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind your next project in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix\"\u003eAirfix at Fusion Scale Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/airfix-aircraft-model-kits\"\u003eAirfix Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e. 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