ICM CR. 42 LW, WWII German Luftwaffe Ground Attack Aircraft

Description

The Fiat CR.42 Falco (“Falcon”), a single-seat biplane fighter, was the main fighter of the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force) in the initial period of World War II. The aircraft was developed by the Fiat design office under the direction of Celestino Rosatelli. Serial production was carried out from February 1939 to June 1944 at the Fiat plant in Turin. A total of 1,782 aircraft were produced. Fiat CR.42 LW was the ground attack version for the German Luftwaffe. It differed with the choice of bomb armament and flame arresters.

Model Features

• Accurate copy of the prototype
• Highly detailed engine and cockpit interior
• Two version decal sheet is included

Markings Available

• CR. 42 LW,2/Nacht Schlacht Gruppe 9, Luftwaffe, Turin, April 1944
• CR. 42 LW, Nacht Schlacht Gruppe 20, Luftwaffe, Strasbourg, October 1943

Model Information

• Scale: 1:32
• Number of Parts: 196 pieces
• Length: 258 mm
• Width: 303 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm