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<p>Along with the beginning of production of the Albatros D III plane under the license at the OAW plant, the Albatros Flugzeugwerke started to work on further modernization of this fighter. A new prototype, the D.IV appeared; however, due to poor performance this project was soon abandoned. The next version, the D.V, br&gt;had the same wing shape as the D.III, but the design of the fuselage had been completely revised: all of its cross-sections were oval, unlike the flat-sided fuselage of the aircraft's predecessors. Thus, one of the most elegant fighters ever built was introduced. br&gt; Apart from the new fuselage, the D.V had a rudder of rounded shape, similar to the D.III OAW, and the underfin had a more raked appearance. The aileron controls on the D.V passed through the upper wing; like the British S.E.5, this aircraft had a headrest just behind the cockpit. In comparison with the D.III, the wing gap had been reduced from 1.54 m to 1.47 m.</p> <p>The first series production D.V fighters arrived at the front in May 1917. Their appearance did not cause the same sensation as had earlier versions of this aeroplane -- by this time new allied fighters were of better performances than the D.V fighters. Yet another unsolved problem inherited from D.III was the lower wing failures followed by numerous fatal accidents; twenty-three pilots were killed during the first three months of the aircraft's service because of this structural failure.</p> <p>However, despite the aforementioned problems, 900 aircraft of the D.V type were built. The increasing activity of the Allied Forces made Germany build more and more fighters. The Albatros Flugzeugwerke was the only manufacturer capable of producing aircraft in large quantities.</p> <p>In the second half of 1917 another sub-modification - the D.Va - appeared. The major difference of this version was the absence of the headrest in response to pilots' complaints about the worsening of field of view to the rear.</p> <p>Also, the aileron control cables were now led through the lower wing. The gap was reduced again - this time by 38 mm.</p> <p>The Albatros parent plant produced 1,012 D.Va aircraft; the subsidiary OAW plant produced another 600 planes of this type. This fighter was considered already obsolete at the beginning of its service, but if flown by an experienced pilot it could be a very effective weapon. Famous aces like Manfred von Richthofen, Ernst Udet, Erich Loewenhardt and others scored many victories flying the D.V and the D.Va.</p> <p>At the beginning of 1918 the Albatros D.V/D.Va was Germany's most numerous fighter. In May there were 1,117 airplanes of both versions in combat units (131 type D.V machines and 986 D.Vas), over 50% of the total number of German fighters. Only the production of the famous Fokker D.VII by the Albatros and OAW plants made the Albatros D.V/D.Va fade into the background. However, these aeroplanes still remained in service until the last days of war.</p> <h3>Decals</h3> <ul> <li> <p>Albatros D.V, Jasta 27, Oblt. Hermann Georing, mid 1917.</p> </li> <li> <p>Albatros D.V, w/n 1177/17 Jasta 11, Manfred von Richthofen, June 1917</p> </li> <li> <p>Albatros D.Va, Jasta 56, Franz Schlieff, early 1918.</p> </li> <li> <p>Albatros D.V, Jasta 10, Oblt. Ernst von Althaus, July 1917.</p> </li> <li> <p>Albatros D.Va, Jasta 6, Oblt. Eduard von Dostler, 1917.</p> </li> <li> <p>Albatros D.Va, Jasta 5, flown by Josef Mai, 1917.</p> </li> </ul>

<p>This aircraft was loaned to NASA in 1971 as a replacement for the YF-12A No. 3, which was lost in an accident; it was given the name YF-12C. Decals are included for the YF-12C (SR-71A) NASA aircraft numbered 06937 from 1971, as well as the SR-71A NASA aircraft numbered 844 with both the new and old logo.</p> <h3>Markings</h3> <ul> <li>YF-12C(SR-71A) - NASA Code: 06937 (61-7951) (64-17951) 1971<br> </li> <li>SR-71A - NASA Code: 844 (61-7980) (64-17980) New logo<br> </li> <li>SR-71A - NASA Code: 844 (61-7980) (64-17980) Old logo</li> </ul> <h3>Specifications</h3> <ul> <li>Mold Color: Black<br> </li> <li>Size: 47.2cm long when completed<br> </li> <li>Includes: New decals</li> </ul>

<h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>A limited edition A-20G Havoc with a metal barrel will be released!</li> <li>Limited production of 500 pieces worldwide</li> <li>Metal barrel set included</li> <li>Finished size: Overall width 587.7mm x Overall length 460mm</li> <li>541 parts and metal parts<br> </li> </ul>

<p>Designed as the U.S. Navy's primary fighter, the F-14 Tomcat could perform air superiority, escort, and strike missions and was undoubtedly one of the most sophisticated and technologically advanced aircraft ever to serve an aircraft carrier. The prototype machine was flown on December 21, 1970, and the first planes were delivered to the US Navy four years later. The last Tomcat planes were decommissioned only in 2006, which perfectly illustrates the high quality and great performance of this machine. The most innovative and characteristic solution for the F-14 are the wings with variable geometry. Controlled by computer or manually by the pilot, they can change their angle of attack from 20 degrees at minimum speed to 60 degrees at supersonic speeds. The changing geometry of the wings also allows for optimal positioning of the wings when maneuvering tightly, thanks to which this powerful aircraft exhibits amazing maneuverability. The heart of the Tomcat weapon system is the Hughes ANG-9 radar, usually cooperating with the AIM-54A Phoenix air-to-air missiles with a range of up to 180 km. Being able to track and attack more than one target is especially important. No less important element of the armament, as shown by the combat experience in the Vietnam War, is the cannon - in the F-14 mounted inside the M-61 Vulcan hull, firing up to 6,000 rounds per minute! Of course, you can also attach other types of weapons to the Tomcat, such as Sparrow, Sidewinder rockets or various bombs. The F-14 also owes a lot of its success to the excellent power unit in the form of a pair of Pratt-Whitney TF30 engines with a thrust of 9300 daN with afterburning. Technical data: Maximum speed: 2480 km / h, climb speed: 153 m / s, practical ceiling 17100 m, maximum range: 3200 km, armament: fixed - single, six-barrel 20mm M61-A1 cannon, suspended - up to 6580 kg cargo.</p> <p>Academy brings us a model kit of the U.S. Navy's F-14B Tomcat! This kit features the Tomcat's famous variable wing; the cockpit, landing gear, and various air-to-air weapons are all precisely represented too. Decals by Cartograf for five versions of the U.S. Navy's 103rd Combat Attack Squadron, the Jolly Rogers, are included too.</p> <p>This is an injection-plastic jet aircraft model kit.</p>

<p>This model kit brings us the French Air and Space Force multirole fighter Rafale C! It's been made with a precision mold that accurately reproduces the aircraft's form, its panel lines, the air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, and more! Decals for three French Air Force aircraft are included. </p> <p>The Dassault Rafale (French squall) is a French twin-engine multi-role fighter plane with delta wings. Construction of the Rafale was initiated in 1980 by Dassault as an experimental combat aircraft - the ACX. It was to replace the tactical battlefield aircraft of the French air force Jaguar and the French navy Vouhgt F-8E and Dassault Super Etendard. Rafale A, powered by two General Electric F104 turbofan engines, left the assembly line on December 14, 1985, and exceeded the speed of sound in its first flight on July 4, 1986. In April 1987, the plane made several approaches to aircraft carrier Clemenceau to mark an operation from the deck. In April 1989, the new SNECMA M88-2 engine was introduced, which became the basic power unit. The flight of the aircraft in this configuration took place on February 27, 1990. The plane was purchased by India in 2012, so far (2013) other countries apart from India and France have not acquired the plane. Technical data: length: 15.27 m, wingspan: 10.8 m, height: 5.34 m, maximum speed: 2130 km / h, climb speed: 305 m / s, practical ceiling: 16 800 m, maximum range: over 3700 km, armament: fixed - 1 GIAT 30 cannon, cal.30 mm, suspended - up to 9500 kg of cargo.</p> <h3>Specifications</h3> <ul> <li>Size: 31.8cm long, 22.7cm wingspan when completed<br> </li> <li>Includes: Decals for 3 versions</li> </ul>

<p>The Yakovlev Yak-1 is a Soviet single-engine fighter aircraft of World War II. Produced from early 1940s, it was a single-seat monoplane with a composite structure and wooden wings. The plane was extremely manoeuvrable, fast , reliable and well armed. The Yak-1 became a founder of the most produced aircraft line of the WWII numbering 37 000 aircrafts.</p> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Limited edition (500 pcs)</li> <li>2 variants of canopy</li> <li>4 markings variants</li> <li>Additional rubber tyres</li> </ul>

<p>In May 1941, as the war raged in Europe, a single-engine fighter of more than 4 tons made its first flight. This fighter was the XP-47B, prototype of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of which a total of 15,683 units would be built. Thanks to war experience, this aircraft was equipped with a 2,000hp radial R-2800 engine, a supercharger and eight 12.7mm machine guns. The XP-47B was to reach 633km/h and in January 1942, just after the United States went to war, the production of P-47B began. It was followed by the P-47C that incorporated various improvements and, from April 1943, by the P-47D, the most built version. The P-47D was equipped with an R-2800-59 engine, which can develop up to 2,300hp with combat emergency water injection system engaged. The ducts that were passing on the sides and below the cockpit to connect the supercharger placed behind the pilot's seat gave to this plane its massive aspect. Many sub-types of the P-47D, designated D-1 to D-40, were produced but the first versions were called "Razorback" because of their sharp edge dorsal fin. The D-25 sub-type, which was introduced around June 1944, was fitted with an electrically actuated bubble canopy in order to improve pilot visibility and increased capacity fuel tanks. This decision resulted in a completely remodeled plane shape. All subsequent sub-types were also fitted with the bubble canopy and became a characteristic feature of late production Thunderbolts. The P-47 "Bubbletop" proved to be an excellent, well-balanced fighter-bomber.</p> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubbletop" plastic assembly kit.</li> <li>1/48 scale. Fuselage length: 230mm, wingspan: 259mm.</li> <li>This is the representation of P-47D late production that was nicknamed "Bubbletop".</li> <li>The massive form of the plane, especially its belly and its cowling, has been accurately reproduced.</li> <li>Flaps come as separate parts and can be attached in the up or down position.</li> <li>Parts for replication of 3 types of mirrors, gun sights and 4 types of propellers are provided.</li> <li>Engine cowling flaps and the intercooler air outlets on each side of the fuselage can be represented in the opened or closed position.</li> <li>Parts for replication of 500-pound bombs, rocket launchers and three types of drop tank are part of the kit. A pilot figure and decals for two different markings are included.</li> </ul>