By the end of the first year of the war the German Luftwaffe command must already have known that the Junkers Ju 87B was not longer capable of meeting the requirements in many respects. The gradual improvement in the ground defences and the increasing use combat aircraft during the war led to the transformation of the Ju 87 into a fighter-bomber. The D version received a more powerful engine, new aerodynamic fairing and stronger armour. Its new role was now primarily that of ground attack, including anti-tank warfare with a 37 mm cannon. In the spring of 1944 the work of converting the Ju 87 D-3 into tank destroyer types G-1 and G-2 finally began.
Revell has been entertaining, inspiring, and educating model builders for over 70 years. Revell brand is a testament to the popularity of detailed plastic model kits that are affordably priced. Launched in 1943, Revell initially produced a wide range of products, including train sets, scale buildings and "action pull toys" recreating some of America's most popular automobiles. However, the brand found its niche with a line of fast-building "Highway Pioneers" plastic model car kits in the early 1950s. After their success, Revell focused exclusively on making models that were as authentic as they were enjoyable. Most recently we are introducing our newest line, Revell Junior Kit, which allows children as young as age 5 to assemble and dis-assemble for hours of creative play. Revell manufactures model kits suitable for all ages. Revell are proud to carry on the tradition of accuracy and provide a challenging, and enjoyable pastime for all model hobby enthusiasts.
- Scale: 1/72
- Type: Full Kit
- Skill Level: 3
- Parts: 62
- Suitable Age: 10+
- Length: 155 mm
- Wingspan: 211 mm
- Jumo 211 engine
- Movable propeller
- Detailed cockpit
- Surface structural details
- Removable engine cowling
- One twin-barrelled MG
- Two SC 50 bombs
- Two separate cannon for the G-2 version
- Decals for a D and a G-2 version: Junkers Ju 87G-2 of 10. (Pz) St.G 3, Jakobstadt, Lettland, July 1944; Junkers Ju 87D-3 of 4./St.G 2 Russia 1944
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