MAQUETTE À MONTER - Junkers Ju188 A-2 "Rächer" Revell | N° 03855 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED BOX UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 65,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | Revell |
| Size of the box | 60 x 34 x 7 cm |
| EAN | 4009803038551 |
Description
The Junkers Ju 188 A-2 “Rächer” (Avenger) was a German twin-engine multirole bomber developed during World War II as an improved successor to the Ju 88. Designed for greater speed, range, and payload capacity, it featured a refined aerodynamic airframe with a distinctive glazed cockpit and extended wings. Powered by two BMW 801 radial engines, the Ju 188 A-2 offered strong performance at medium altitudes and improved defensive capability compared to earlier designs.
The A-2 variant was primarily used as a level bomber and could carry a substantial bomb load for attacks on Allied shipping, ground targets, and infrastructure. It also retained versatility for reconnaissance missions depending on configuration. Defensive armament typically included multiple MG 81 and MG 131 machine guns positioned in dorsal, ventral, and tail positions to protect against enemy fighters.
Although produced in limited numbers compared to the Ju 88, the Ju 188 demonstrated the continued evolution of German bomber design, balancing speed, payload, and operational flexibility in the later stages of the war.
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