The Mc Donnel Douglas F-15 is an all-weather single seat American fighter, developed with the specific goal to gain and maintain air superiority. The F-15 Eagle has been designed during the ‘70s to provide to U.S. Air Force a modern and extremely high performance advanced fighter. The F-15C is representing the more modern version and it is nowadays largely used by U.S. Air Force, U.S. National Guard, and by the Air Forces of several Countries as Japan, Israel, and Saudi Arabia. The F-15 took part to the Gulf War in 1991 and it was able to guarantee the air superiority to Coalition Forces. It has been the most effective fighters with an impressive high number of enemy planes shot down. Armed with a 20mm. M61 gun it can use a wide variety of air-to-air missiles. Thanks to the two powerful Pratt & Whitney F-100 after-burring turbofans engines, the “Eagle” is able to reach the maximum speed of Mach 2.5.

The BF-109 G represents the logical evolution of the earlier F version of the well-known German fighter plane, which dominated the skies during the early stages of World War II. The aircraft was equipped with a more powerful engine in order to increase speed and flying altitude. Some planes were also equipped with increased fire power to combat big Allied bombers. By the end of 1943 the BF-109 G was the backbone of the Luftwaffe and saw action on all theaters, where it was successful in matching Allied air power until the very end of the conflict.

Tu-134UBL is a training airplane developed by the Tupolev design office in the early 1980s, based on the successful Tu-134 passenger liner with twin engines in the rear. Unlike the standard plane, the Tu-154 UBL had a special nose and radome designed to simulate the supersonic Tu-22M3 and Tu-160 bombers. This aircraft has the task to train bomber pilots to navigate, land and fly on sensor readings in simple and complicated weather conditions. Simultaneously, the Tu-134UBL provides instruction and training for up to 12 cadets located in the cabin in 3 rows. A total of 90 units were built.

Plastic Model Construction Kit requiring paint and glue for assembly.

VFA-82 MARAUDERS - Accurately detailed panel lines and rivets, precisely engraved cockpit and landing gear, assemble with canopy open or closed, various air-to-surface and air-to-air weapons include, cartograf decal included

The Short Sunderland was one of the most famous seaplanes of World War II. It’s came into service at the end of 1938 to equip the Royal Air Force squadrons of Coastal Command. The Sunderland Mark III, introduced on the end of 1941, turned out to be the definitive Sunderland variant, with a huge number of units built. The Mk. III can be considered one of the most effective and successful weapons to counter the German U-Boots threat during the Battle of Atlantic. The flying boat patrol bomber Sunderland Mk III has been decisively improved, compared to the previous versions, with a revised hull configuration and the adoption of new patrol and submarines search equipment. Even the offensive load, which could included bombs, mines and depth charges, has been increased .The reliable 1,065 Hp Bristol Pegasus radial engines guaranteed a top speed of 336 Km/h and a range, essential feature to perform successfully sea patrol and research duties, of 2,800 km.

This small and easy-to-handle helicopter, developed in the sixties,

proved to be a big technical and commercial success. Its reliability

and performance make it a valuable aircraft for civilian and military

operators of at least fifty different nations. This particular version

derives from the model 530 Defender and is in service with the U.S.

Army Special Forces which use it for reconnaissance and night

surveillance thanks to an infra-red night vision system, which together

with the helicopter’s low noise level make it a perfect and silent

“Night Fox”.

Wooden model of one of the most important fighters in history as part
of USAAF and Allies on the World War 2: North American P-51 Mustang
1/48. Build one of the jewels of aerial modeling while you enjoy
because it is easy to assemble guided by a complete set of
instructions, as it is happens when you are building all the
Art&Wood products collection, which also uses eco-sustainable
materials.

The Super Hornet is a re-designed version of the actual service Hornet wich will succeed it within a few years, because the planned A-12 attack fighter has been cancelled for economical reasons. The Super Hornet is being designed with a whole series of new technologies by using new component materials and an improved aerodynamic shape. Thanks to partially hidden air-intakes certain stealth features against radar have been obtained.

In 1943, the 8th Air Force was launching raids on Germany with its B17 and B24 from England. The aim was to destroy German main production factories. Unfortunately, losses during theses missions were very heavy and it became urgent to develop a fighter able to escort the bombers over enemy soil. The limited ranges of the Spitfire and P-38 Lightning did not make these fighters able to go further than Paris, leaving the bombers alone to fend for themselves for the rest of the flight. With the development of the P-47, this problem was overcome. The P-47 was the first single-seated fighter to be equipped with a supercharger, allowing it to fly at the same high altitude as the bombers. This high-flying fighter was armed with eight 12.7mm machineguns that proved very useful in the intense fighting that occurred in the European skies. Equipped with drop tanks for longer range, the P-47D was then able to escort the bombers all the way to the German border. The Thunderbolt also allowed many Allied pilots to become Aces. Bomber crews plagued day after day by intensive German interceptions, would remark that the presence of the P-47 was of great help.

Suggested Paint Colors

AS-12 - Bare Metal Silver
AS-6 - Olive Drab (USAAF)
AS-7 - Neutral Gray (USAAF)
TS-27 - Matte White
TS-29 - Semi Gloss Black
X-18 - Semi Gloss Black
X-23 - Clear Blue
X-27 - Clear Red
X-31 - Titanium Gold
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-10 - Flat Brown
XF-15 - Flat Flesh
XF-16 - Flat Aluminum
XF-2 - Flat White
XF-3 - Flat Yellow
XF-4 - Yellow Green
XF-49 - Khaki
XF-5 - Flat Green
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-57 - Buff
XF-62 - Olive Drab
XF-64 - Red Brown
XF-7 - Flat Red

Although the Wildcat was small. it was not as fast or maneuverable as the Japanese Zero fighter, but it was a very durable machine. However, in the hands of an experienced pilot, the Wildcat could best the feared Zero and the little Grumman fighter held its own against the enemy until the more powerful Hellcat was available about a year later.

The Sukhoi Su-2 used as light bomber and scout plane was first introduced to Soviet units in March 1940, while the large-scale use of this aircraft in the Air Force started in January 1941. Russian pilots highly appreciated the reliability of this Sukhoi aircraft: some battered and damaged Su-2s were sent back to repair bases for more than 20 times, which proved it's very sturdy design.

The LaGG-3 Soviet Fighter used in the early stages of WWII had a unsatisfactory flight performance due to its inline watercooled engine. In the Summer of 1942 a new variant with a powerful M-82 aircooled radial motor went into serial production. This change resulted in a different profile and outstanding flight characteristics. It was named La-5 and the first version of the very famous Lavochkin fighters was born.

Academy plastic model, 1/48 Scale unassembled plastic model kit requiring Paint and Glue to complete
The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (or T-Bird) is a subsonic American jet trainer aircraft
It was produced by Lockheed and made its first flight in 1948 piloted by Tony LeVier

The Su-57 is a fifth generation Russian multi-purpose jet fighter developed by the Sukhoi design bureau. The new jet with stealth technology offers a number of unique features not found in the previous generations of fighters, combining the functions of an attack aircraft and a fighter in one platform. The plane can destroy air, land and ship targets as well as the enemy's aircraft control systems. The Su-57 made its maiden flight on January 29, 2010 in Komsomolsk-on-Amur and entered service with the Russian Air Force in 2019.

Artesania Latina presents their brand new Sopwith Camel in 1/16 scale,

one of the most detailed and historically accurate replicas on the

market. This kit uses metal and wood to build the aircraft just as the

real one. This British WWI biplane fighter aircraft was the biggest

enemy of the Fokker DR.1 The Artesania Sopwith Camel F1 1918 wooden

aircraft model kit is highly realistic with many fine details and

accurately recreates one of the most famous aircraft of World War One.

The Mk. V version of the spitfire was introduced with the Royal Air force in 1941 in order to replace the preceding Mk. I, the backbone of the battle of Britain. This model was extensively used on all theatres until the end of the war despite the appearance of more modern aircraft. Its manoeuvrability and sturdiness made it possible to successfully oppose most enemy aircraft. This Spitfire version employed in North Africa was characterized by various anti-sand filters used for the main air intake in order to operate from improvised desert airfields.

Based on the design of the previous single-seat radial engine fighter

Curtiss P-36, the Curtiss P-40 has become one of the most famous and

used aircraft of the Second World War. Between 1941 and 1944 he also

played a key role in many operational theaters from North Africa to

Italy, from China to the South Pacific. Characterized by a very robust

and reliable aerodynamic structure, the Curtiss P-40 was equipped with

an Allison V-12 engine, capable of delivering more than 1,150 HP.

Thanks to it, the Curtiss P-40 was able to reach the speed of 580 Km /

h. It served as air superiority fighter and fighter bomber. One of the

most successful version was the P-40E. Used by U.S. fighter squadrons

and, as Kittyhawk , by Commonwealth Air Forces, the P-40E was heavily

armed with six 12.7 mm. M2 Browning machine guns installed in the

wings. Furthermore, thanks to its under wings hardpoints, able to carry

nearly 900 Kg. of bombs, it was also able to satisfy close air support

duties.