1/72 B-52H U.S. Stratofortress Strategic Bomber

Description

This is an injection-plastic jet aircraft model kit.

Adapted from ModelCollect:

The B-52H was proposed to extend the B-52’s service life during delays in the B-58 Hustler program. At first, a radical redesign was envisioned with a completely new wing and Pratt & Whitney J75 engines. This was rejected to avoid slowdowns in production, although a large number of changes were implemented. The most significant of these was a new “wet” wing with integral fuel tanks, increasing gross aircraft weight by 38,000 pounds.

Dubbed the “Battle Station” concept, the offensive crew (pilot and copilot on the upper deck and the two bombing navigation system operators on the lower deck) faced forward, while the defensive crew (tail gunner and ECM operator) on the upper deck faced aft. The B-52G entered service on 13 February 1959 (a day earlier, the last B-36 was retired, making SAC an all-jet bomber force.) 193 B-52Gs were produced, making this the most produced B-52 variant. Most B-52Gs were destroyed in compliance with the 1992 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty; the last B-52G, number 58-0224, was dismantled under New START treaty requirements in December 2013. A few examples remain on display in museums.

This beautifully detailed 1/72 kit from ModelCollect will measure about 67.3cm long when completed, and about 78.3cm wide. It features photo-etched parts and decals for one marking type. Order today!

• [Mold Color]: Gray
• [Includes]: Clear parts, photo-etched parts, decals