SBD-3 Dauntless plane 1/48 Italeri

Italeri 1/48 scale SBD-3 Dauntless model kit, part number 2841.

The single-engine, low-wing Douglas SBD "Dauntless" was the most widely used carrier-based dive bomber by the US Navy during World War II. Entering service in 1941, it could also be used for reconnaissance missions. The SBD-3 was the true hero of the Battle of Midway (June 1942), a decisive turning point in the war in the Pacific, where it significantly contributed to the destruction of Japanese aircraft carriers. Equipped with a Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engine, it could reach a maximum speed of 410 km/h and carry nearly 2,000 kg of bombs. It was also equipped with two 12.7 mm forward machine guns and two 7.62 mm rear machine guns. It was particularly appreciated by crews for its great robustness.

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Model to paint and assemble.
Paints and glue not included.

Dimensions: 201 mm
Difficulty: 3 (1=easy, 2=intermediate, 3=difficult, 4=very difficult, 5=expert).