Italeri Ju-87 B2/R2 Stuka
Brand: Italeri
Part No: HC-1292
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The Italeri Ju-87 B2/R2 Stuka (HC-1292) presents the Luftwaffe’s iconic early‑war dive bomber and ground‑attack aircraft. Despite modest performance, the Stuka became notorious for its psychological impact on both civilian populations and opposing forces during the opening campaigns of the Second World War.
Historical Overview
Early successes of the Ju‑87 were enabled by strong Luftwaffe air superiority, allowing Stuka units to strike targets with limited interference. The Battle of Britain revealed the type’s vulnerabilities against modern British fighters, reshaping its reputation. Nevertheless, Ju‑87s remained in service through to the end of the war, operating across multiple theatres from North Africa to the Eastern Front.
This Italeri release focuses on the B2/R2 variant of the Ju‑87, appealing to aviation history enthusiasts and collectors seeking a considered representation of one of WWII’s most recognisable ground‑attack aircraft.
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The JU-87 Stuka was the standard ground attack plane and dive bomber of the German Air Force at the beginning of WWII. In spite of its mediocre characteristics it achieved considerable fame through the psychological impact it had on the population and on the enemy forces. Never before has such massive employment of aircraft been experienced. The success of the Stukas during the first phase of the war was due to total air supremacy guaranteed by the Luftwaffe fighters which permitted the Stukas to operate without being disturbed by enemy aircraft. During the battle of Britain the myth of the JU-87 was re-dimensioned due to the supremacy of British fighter aircraft. Nevertheless the Stukas operated until the end of the war from the African theater to Russia.
Key Info:
- Brand: Italeri
- Part No: HC-1292
- Barcode: 8001283012928
- Scale: 1:72
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