FW-190A-8/R2 "Yellow 17" (1:72) by DragonWings 72
Item Number: DRW50256
1/72 Fw190A-8/R2 "Yellow 17", 12.(Sturm)/JG3, May 1944 ~ Oberfeldwebel Willi Unger
- 1st R2 version of the Fw190 in the series!
This model features the famous "R2" version of the German Fw190A-8. It was flown by pilot Willi Unger and showcases his aircraft in May of 1944. Of special note are the 'lightning' markings on the cowling and the striped spinner.
Main Features:
- Accurate Fw190A-8 mould
- Authentic camouflage and markings of 12.(Sturm)/JG3
- 1/72 authentic scale
- High quality diecast metal
- Historically accurate
- Detailed cockpit
- Opening/Closed Canopy option
- Engraved panel lines
- Moveable flight control surfaces
- Rotating propeller
- Ready to display
- Display In Flight or In Landing Mode (stand included)
- Approximate dimensions: 4.8"L x 5.7"W x 2.2"H
About the Fw180A-8/R2:
The Fw 190 A-8 entered production in February of 1944. The A8 model introduced the MW-50 supercharger that was to have been deployed in the A-4 model, but was not available in quantities at that time. The MW-50 introduced a methanol/water mix injector to boost horsepower in the BMW 801D-2 engines. The A-8 was equipped with a new wooden propeller easily identified by its wide paddle-shaped blades, and a new canopy design similar to the “bubble” canopies in widespread use by the Allied air forces. Nearly a dozen Rüstsätze kits available for the A8, including the famous A8/R2 and A8/R8 models which were outfitted with heavy armor including 30 mm canopy and windscreen armor, 5 mm cockpit armor and upgraded outer wing cannons to the MK 108 30 mm cannon that could destroy most heavy bombers with two or three hits. Over 6,550 A-8 airframes were produced, with at least 8 factories turning out the fighter.