Product Description

Směr 1210900 - 1:72 Ilyushin Il-10

The Ilyushin Il-10 was a Soviet ground attack aircraft developed at the end of World War II by the Ilyushin construction bureau. It was also license-built in Czechoslovakia by Avia as the Avia B-33. From the start of Eastern Front combat in World War II, the Soviet Air Force (VVS) used the successful ground attack aircraft Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik, powered by the Mikulin AM-38 inline engine. As the war progressed, the Soviets laid plans for that aircraft's successor. The main goal was to increase speed and maneuverability at low altitudes, mainly to evade small-caliber anti-aircraft artillery, which was the main threat for ground attack aircraft, and to remove some of the Il-2's faults. The first production aircraft flew on 27 September 1944 and 99 aircraft were produced by the end of 1944. In total, 6,166 of all Il-10 variants were made, including those built under license.

Specification:

Scale: 1:72
Wingspan: 186 mm
Length: 154 mm
Decals for 5 versions
Number of parts: 53

Required Humbrol colors:

99, 33, 149, 65

Must buy:

The colors
Glue for plastic models
Thinner
Brushes