MAQUETTE À MONTER - Junkers Ju 87D Stuka `Rumanian Air Force´ Hasegawa | No. 09704 | 1:48
Prix régulier 35,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | Hasegawa |
| Size of the box | 34 x 19 x 5 cm |
Description
Development work on the Ju87 Stuka "D" series began in 1940. Major design improvements included installation of the oil cooler under the nose and radiators under each wing, giving the nose area of the aircraft a much sleeker appearance in comparison with the "B" series. With further streamlining of the windscreen and landing gear wheel covers, the aerodynamic performance of the design was greatly improved. Other significant improvements to the Stuka design were an increased onboard fuel capacity giving the aircraft a greater operational range, and an increase in protective armor around the crew compartment.
While "D" series aircraft saw action in all theaters of the conflict, it soon became apparent that the design's low top speed of 400km/h made it easy prey for most Allied fighter planes. However, the design was able to make somewhat more of a contribution to the German war effort on the Eastern Front, where the Allied edge in fighter aircraft was not so pronounced as it was in Western Europe. Constant efforts to upgrade the ordnance-carrying capabilities of the Stuka put severe stress on the wingload of the design, and the D-5 model was given larger wings in an attempt to overcome this problem. In addition, the D-5 was fitted with retractable landing gear, and the dive brake flaps were removed from later models.
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