Description:
Revell 85-5512 B-25J Mitchell Bomber 1/48 Scale Model Kit
One of the most widely used twin-engine bombers employed during the war, the B-25 incorporated the use of 5 nose mounted.50 cal. Machine guns for a ground support role. The rugged B-25 was one of the most famous twin engine bombers developed during World War II. It was produced in larger quantities than any other American twin engine combat aircraft. The B-25 distinguished itself in the European, Mediterranean, and Pacific theaters. The B-25 achieved worldwide fame in April of 1942 when sixteen B-25's under the command of Lt. Col. James Doolittle attacked Tokyo in a daring raid. The medium bomber was heavily armed with as many as eight.50 caliber machine guns, and a 4000-pound bomb load. The B-25J was powered by two R-2600 Wright cyclone radial engines and had a wingspan of 67 feet and length of 52 feet.
Features:
1/48 Scale, Skill level 4, ages 12+Contains 147 partsAssembled length 14.43 inchesWingspan 16.75 inchesCrew figures and weighted tiresMachine guns mounted in glass noseDecals included to build one of two variants from the 345th Bomb Group, the Air ApachesMolded in light gray and clearRequires paint and glue. (not included)
