Yak-1b GC 3 Normandie 1943 1:48 Hobby 2000 48034

Plastic model airplane for assembly: Yak-1b GC 3 Normandie 1943 1:48 Hobby 2000 48034

The Yak-1b GC 3 "Normandie" 1943 model kit in 1:48 scale from Hobby 2000 is an excellent choice for model enthusiasts and aviation history lovers. This set allows you to build a replica of a Soviet fighter from World War II that was used by the French Air Force.

Model details:

• Manufacturer: Hobby 2000
• Catalog number: 48034
• Scale: 1:48

Model features:

• The model depicts the Yak-1b, which was used by the French unit GC 3 "Normandie" in 1943.
• The set includes new decals that allow for the reproduction of the markings of aircraft used by pilots such as S/Lt. Marcel Albert and S/Lt. Noël Castelain.
• The model is made of high-quality plastic, ensuring precise detail reproduction.
• The set includes detailed assembly instructions that make it easier for even less experienced modelers to assemble the model.

History of the aircraft: The Yak-1b was a Soviet fighter from World War II, known for its maneuverability and reliability. It was a single-seat aircraft with a composite structure and wooden wings, which facilitated its maintenance. The Yak-1b was used by many units, including the French Normandie-Niemen squadron, which fought on the Eastern Front.

Specifications of the Yak-1b:

• Length: 8.48 m
• Wingspan: 10.0 m
• Height: 2.64 m
• Wing area: 17.15 m²
• Empty weight: 2,316 kg
• Maximum takeoff weight: 2,884 kg
• Engine: 1 × Klimov M-105PF engine with a power of 940 kW (1,260 HP)
• Maximum speed: 592 km/h at an altitude of 4,900 m
• Range: 700 km
• Service ceiling: 10,050 m
• Armament: 1 × 20 mm ShVAK cannon, 1 × 12.7 mm Berezin UBS machine gun

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (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.