Military Aircraft 1:48th Scale
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B-58 Hustler 1:48 (rev04337)

Skill: Intermediate
The Convair B-58 Hustler was the first operational jet bomber capable of Mach 2 supersonic flight. The aircraft was developed for the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command during the late 1950s.

AH-64D Longbow Apache British / US Army 1:48 (rev04420)

Skill: Challenging
The AH-64D Longbow Apache is currently the most advanced, versatile and powerfully armed attack helicopter in the world. This upgraded version of the Apache was used extremely effectively by the US Army in the Gulf Wars of 1991 and 2003.


Bo 105 VBH 1:48 (rev04482)

Skill: Intermediate
In 1961 the Bolkow Bo105 was the first major helicopter programme in Germany after World War Two. Due to its unsurpassed manoeuvrability the Bo105 was not only in demand for civil applications; it also very quickly aroused the interest of the military.

Henschel Hs 123 A-1 1:48 (rev04500)

Skill: Intermediate
In Germany in the 1930s air combat tactics were devised that led to numerous new developments in dive-bombers. One of these developments was the Henschel Hs 123 built in 1935.

F-86 D Sabre Dog 1:48 (rev04502)

Skill: Challenging
The F-86D Sabre was for many years the backbone of the American air defences. A total of 19 USAF wings, some stationed in Japan and Europe, were equipped with them.

F-105 G Thunderchief Wild Weasel 1:48 (rev04504)

Skill: Challenging
In 1955 by Republic in the USA a heavy fighter-bomber was developed, capabale of carrying a heavy bomb load at low altitudes - the F-105 Thunderchief. The needs of the US Air Force made a two seater version necessary, designated F-105F.

FA-18F Super Hornet (2 Seater) 1:48 (rev04509)

Skill: Advanced
The Super Hornet is the latest US Navy fighter and attack aircraft. Shortly after going into service in 2002 it flew successful strike missions in Iraq. Most Tomcat fleet defence squadrons have now been equipped with the two-seat F/A-18 F variant in its role as air-superiority fighter.

P-51 D Mustang 1:48 (rev04512)

Skill: Intermediate
Without any doubt the Mustang was one of the most exceptional and effective combat planes of World War Two. It proved to be a powerful and versatile weapon, as suitable for long-range escort duty as it was for ground support.

Grumman F-14A Black Tomcat 1:48 (rev04514)

Skill: Intermediate
The manoeuvrable F-14 is one of the most effective weapons systems used by the western air forces and is still one of the most modern interceptors in the US Navy.

JAF B-25J Mitchell 1:48 (rev04520)

Skill: Challenging
With a total output of almost 11,000 aircraft the B-25 became the undisputed American medium bomber of World War II. Built in response to a USAAF proposal for a medium bomber, the first prototype was already flying in January 1939.