Dornier Do 217K-2 with Fritz-X glide bombs 1:48 ICM 48275

Plastic model airplane for assembly: Dornier Do 217K-2 with Fritz-X glide bombs 1:48 ICM 48275

The Dornier Do 217K-2 was a specialized variant of the German bomber, developed to carry guided glide bombs Ruhrstahl SD 1400 X, commonly known as Fritz-X. The most characteristic feature of this version was the significantly increased wingspan, measuring nearly 25 meters, which was necessary to lift the heavy armament - a single Fritz-X bomb weighed as much as 1570 kg. The aircraft was equipped with two special underwing pylons and an additional fuel tank with a capacity of 1160 liters in the front bomb bay to compensate for the increased drag and weight.

The Fritz-X bomb, designed by engineer Max Kramer, was one of the world's first precision guided munitions. Intended for destroying heavily armored naval targets, it was radio-controlled from the aircraft. The most famous combat success of this machine was the sinking of the Italian battleship Roma on September 9, 1943, by the unit III./KG 100 under the command of Major Bernhard Jope.

• Accurate reproduction of the fuselage geometry and elongated wings typical of the K-2 version
• The set includes two Fritz-X bombs along with dedicated underwing pylons
• Number of parts: 233
• Model dimensions: 366 mm length x 524 mm wingspan
• Decals for three marking variants, including the machine of Major Bernhard Jope from autumn 1943

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (e.g. cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.