Today, the word “prop plane”
is more associated with single-engine Cessnas for recreation, then powerful
machines of war. However, looking back in history, prop planes were an integral
piece of World War II conflict, and the planes produced in this period pushed
the limits of engineering, leading to revolutionary advances in aircraft. One
of the most iconic planes from this period is the Focke-Wulf FW 200 “Condor”- a German machine referred to as
the “Kurier” by Allied Forces.
The FW 200 began as a plane
designed to carry passengers by Dr. Rudolf Stuessel of Germany, and was briefly
the world’s most modern airliner before being adapted for war. Powered first by
four 875 horsepower American Pratt & Whitney engines, it was converted for
use with 720 hp BMW engines during World War II. The plane soon became
requested by German and Japanese air forces, and the FW 200 was the modelaircraft for later models used by the Luftwaffe. For wartime service,
hardpoints were added to the wings, and bays were modified to hold bombs. One
of the most successful variants of the FW 200, the C-3, introduced additional
hardened steel and structural improvements, and Bramo engines rather than BMW.
The FW 200 was one of the most
influential planes in military history, and is a major part particularly of the
German attack during World War II. And now, Squadron is proud to announce the
addition of an incredibly detailed FW 200C to our selection of model planes.
The FW 200 C-3 model kit from
Trumpeter is a 1:72 scale recreation of this historic and influential ship, and
contains an exceptional level of detail. A detailed fuselage with radio, fuel
cells and bulkheads; allow with separately molded control surfaces and flaps;
and single-piece propeller assemblies; all lend this model aircraft an
extraordinary level of detail. A well rendered undercarriage with torpedoes;
and accurate recreation turrets make this model complete; along with both
Soviet and Luftwaffe livery decals.
If you’re looking for a
detailed, historic prop plane model, look no further than this exceptional new
kit.
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