1/48 B-17G Flying Fortress 5600

The best known symbol of the air war over Germany during World War II is the iconic B-17 Flying Fortress. Scale 1/48. 148 parts. 48,7 cm length. Suitable from 12 years.

The best known symbol of the air war over Germany during World War II is the iconic B-17 Flying Fortress. It was designed to inflict heavy damage on the enemy, while protecting itself against enemy fire. The B-17 had upwards of 7 defensive gun positions with .50 caliber machine guns. It was capable of carrying over 4,000 lbs. of bombs, over 1,800 miles, at a cruising speed of 170 mph. The "G" model was the last production version, and 8,600 aircraft were built over 23 months.    - Full interior detail front to back including all gun positions  - Bomb cart assembly with bombs  - Gun turrets rotate and the propellers spin