PZL P.11c Polish Fighter `Rare Birds' 1:72 IBG 72520

Plastic model airplane to assemble: PZL P.11c Polish Fighter "Rare Birds" 1:72 IBG 72520

The PZL P.11c Polish Fighter "Rare Birds" model kit in 1:72 scale from IBG is an excellent choice for aviation history enthusiasts and modelers who value precision and detail. This plastic model represents one of the most iconic Polish fighter aircraft from the interwar period and World War II.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: IBG
• Catalog number: 72520
• Material: Plastic

The PZL P.11c was an evolution of earlier fighter models designed by engineer Zygmunt Puławski. At the time of its introduction into service in 1935, the P.11c was one of the most modern fighters in the world. Its distinctive features include a braced high-wing configuration with the so-called Puławski wing, which provided good visibility for the pilot, and a fixed scissor-type landing gear with shock absorbers hidden in the fuselage.

During the September campaign in 1939, the PZL P.11c was the primary fighter of the Polish Air Force. Although it lagged behind modern German aircraft in performance, its maneuverability, good visibility from the cockpit, and the skills of Polish pilots allowed for effective air combat. The P.11c became a symbol of Polish military aviation during that period.

The only preserved example of the PZL P.11c is located in the Polish Aviation Museum in Krakow. This aircraft, captured by the Germans, ended up in the Aviation Museum in Berlin, and after the war, it returned to Poland.

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