MAQUETTE À MONTER - PV-1 Gun Ship Ventura Minicraft Model Kits | N° 11615 | 1:72 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 40,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1/72 |
| Manufacturer | MINICRAFT MODEL KITS |
| Size of the box | 32 x 20 x 5 cm |
| EAN | 0480511161558 |
Description
The PV-1 Ventura gunship was a heavily armed modification of the Lockheed Ventura, adapted by the U.S. Navy for aggressive low-level attack and patrol missions during World War II. Originally designed as a patrol bomber, the Ventura proved fast and rugged, making it suitable for conversion into a gunship used in strafing, anti-shipping, and close-support roles, particularly in the Pacific theater. Gunship versions featured increased forward-firing armament, including multiple .50 caliber machine guns mounted in the nose, allowing powerful head-on attacks against ground targets and enemy vessels. Retaining its twin-engine reliability and good speed for its class, the PV-1 gunship was effective in night attacks, convoy strikes, and suppression of enemy airfields. Though not as famous as dedicated attack aircraft, the PV-1 gunship played an important role in expanding Allied offensive capabilities.
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