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The Douglas A-20 Havoc was part of a family of American attack, light bomber and night fighter aircraft of World War II. The Havoc served with several Allied air forces, including the Soviet Union, United Kingdom, and United States. This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as the original and is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen. Perfect as a gift for any aviation enthusiast and history buff!

The SA 330 Puma was created as a response to the French Army�s call for a new all-weather helicopter. France wanted an aircraft which can carry considerable weight that it can use in a wide array of missions. The first prototypes flew on April 1965; it wasn�t until 1968 that the Puma was introduced to the public. Interestingly, the helicopter gained recognition even before it was released. In 1967, the Royal Air Force was impressed by the specs of the Puma helicopter. This led to a joint...

The AGM attack missile or SRAM (Short Range Attack Missile) was the first strategic weapon carried by FB-111A and B-52 manned bombers. Its small size enabled carrying bombers to fly at subsonic or supersonic speeds. The AGM attack missile was developed and produced by the Boeing Aerospace Company and came armed with a nuclear warhead and equipped with an inertial guidance system that boosted its range to a maximum of 50 nautical miles. The installed guidance systems allowed for individually...

Development of the AGM High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) was initiated by Texas Instruments, which aimed to create a weapon to replace the AGM-45 Strike and the AGM-78. However, production changed hands when Raytheon took over Texas' defense production arm. Nonetheless, the AGM88 was a program that responded to a request from the US Navy. The missile was supposed to be equipped onto the A-6E, A-7, and some F/A-18 units, but technicalities caused a change in plans. The HARM missile was...

The Falcon AIM-4 was the first operation air-to-air missile used by the US Air Force. The original project name given this missile by the Hughes Corporation was MX-798. The missiles themselves were originally called GAR-1, but in the 1960�s the designation changed to AIM-4. There were two main variations: the AIM-4A, C, and D could reach speeds of MACH 3 and the AIM-4F and G made it to MACH 4. While the development of these missiles began in 1946, the first one was not active in the US service...

The Phoenix AIM-54 air-to-air missile was only used by the US Navy on their fleet of F-14 Tomcat fighters. It was the very first long range air-to-air missiles used by the US and was generally carried in clusters of 6 under the wings of the F-14. It was capable of being used against up to 6 different targets each. This made it capable of simultaneously destroying 24 targets 1 F-14. Their targeting component was a self radar generating system. This solid propellant missile could reach up to...

AIM-7 was an umbrella term given to Sparrow missiles produced by Raytheon from the late 1950s to present. The AIM-7F/M was a US Air Force-operated homing missile, which was guided by semi-active radar and has an operational range of 50 kilometers. It was also the only operational version remaining among all AIM-7 missiles and was launched from various platforms including the F-14 Tomcat, F-4 Phantom II, and F-15 Eagle. This handcrafted model is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by...

The C27J Spartan was fashioned from the former G.222, which was then produced under the collaboration of three Italian companies namely Fiat Aviazione, Alenia Aeronautica, and Aeritalia. Widely used by the Italian Air Force, this military transport aircraft had its maiden flight in 1999. After improvements were completed on the aircraft�s engines and electronic systems, the enhanced plane gained an increase in range by 35% and a faster cruise speed by 15% than its predecessor. Its developers...

The AT4 is a shoulder-launched, anti-tank missile. This single-shot, disposable weapon is also known as the AT4-CS, with the CS designation meaning confined space. Built by Saab Bofors Dynamics, the AT4 has an 84mm warhead and a launcher casing made from fiberglass-reinforced material. The AT4 is designed to be recoilless and can be fired from enclosed spaces without the lethal backsplash. It was used during the US invasion of Panama, the Afghanistan War, the War in Iraq, and the French...

A4812 LITTLE BOY BOMB 1/12 "Little Boy" was the codename for the atomic bomb dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 by the B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay. It was the first atomic bomb to be used in warfare and triggered the unconditional surrender of the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces. Of all the bombs that existed during the Second World War, the "Little Boy" Atomic Bomb may well be the most famous. First used in warfare in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the "Little Boy" was the...

Of all the bombs that existed during the Second World War, the "Little Boy" Atomic Bomb may well be the most famous. First used in warfare in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the "Little Boy" was the nuclear weapon that ended World War II. The amount of energy generated by an exploding "Little Boy" atomic bomb was the equivalent of a 15 kiloton TNT explosion, despite its relatively small size. The ultra-high air pressure that resulted in a very powerful blast consumed half of that energy; when the...

This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as the original and is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen. Perfect as a gift for any aviation enthusiast and history buff!

The Avro Vulcan was a part of the British �V-Bombers� series, which was composed of three high-altitude, long-range, and nuclear-capable airframes. These aircraft�Vickers Valiant, Handley Page Victor, and Avro Vulcan�were built during the Cold War to meet the post-World War II requirements of the British Air Ministry. Throughout the Cold War, this Vulcan aircraft played a crucial role in the British strategic nuclear air arm. It also doubled as a conventional bomber in some of its missions...

The BT-13 Valiant was the brainchild of the Vultee Aircraft in 1939, and was designed as a trainer aircraft of the then United States Army Air Corps (USAAC), which later changed to US Army Air Forces (USAAF). The Vultee B-13 is a small aircraft, which was powered by a single radial engine. The cockpit of the B-13 is designed to be twin-sitter, as this was 2nd phase training aircraft for aspiring military pilots. The Vultee can fly at a maximum speed of 180mph and at a range of 630nmi. The...

Designed by the Consolidated Aircraft Company, the B-24 Liberator airplane served the United States Army Air Corps during the 1930's. Designed to replace the equally impressive Flying Fortress, it was actually named "the Liberator" by the British as the B-24 proved to be one of the Allied forces mightiest weapons. It's a massive aircraft powered by four large propellers on both wings and modified to include an improved autopilot. Seems simple enough but with added armaments such as 12.7mm...

It was four months after the Pearl Harbor attack when the Americans were able to see a shed light of hope once more. On April 1942, sixteen B-25 Mitchell aircraft flew from the USS Hornet with a mission to show that Japan isn�t as invincible as it claimed. Known as the Doolittle Raid, the event saw the B-25 aircraft attack Japanese land. Though the overall damage to the country was minimal, the Raid succeeded in doing one important thing - giving hope and raising the morale of the US. This...

The B-25 Mitchell is actually an offshoot of the earlier XB-21 concept plane that was developed by North American Aviation during the mid-1930s. The first prototype, called the NA-40, bore considerable similarities with the XB-21 during the early stages. But re-modifications, which included a new engine (the Wright R-2600 radial engine), soon distinguished the plane from its predecessor and created the B-25 look. The plane gained attention when it was submitted to the US Army Air Corps in 1939...

The Mitchell B-25�s designed and developed for the US Army, following exact specifications and requirements. It became a famous American bomber during World War II and was considered a symbol of excellence in aircraft design at the time. What made the Mitchell B-25 famous around the world, however, is its role as an aircraft of the �Doolittle Raiders� in 1942. On April of that year, the US Navy carrier USS Hornet released 16 B-25s to bomb Tokyo and land afterward at an airfield in China. The...

Of all the B-25 Mitchell variants, the B-25B model made the series legendary. The North American B-25 Mitchell twin-engine medium bomber rose to fame after the 16 B-25B units were used as bombers by Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle in the famous Tokyo Raid (also known as Doolittle Raid), which happened in April 18, 1942. The Mitchell B-25B was also the most-produced version of the B-25, with 120 units built. Some of these units were the ones used in the Doolittle Raid, while 23 of them were...

The Mitchell B-25 is a twin-engine, medium-sized bomber aircraft that was operational for nearly four long decades. Designed by the North American Aviation company, the B-25 Mitchell was a bomber aircraft which flew not only under the United States Army Air Forces but also under the major nations under Allied Air Forces during the World War II. These nations included: the British Royal Air Force, Canadian Royal Air Force and later on the Australian Air Force. To date, there are about 10,000...

The B-25H was made right after the B-25 Mitchell has proven itself not only as a successful bomber, but also as a low-level attack aircraft. In fact, the variant (also known as Barbie III) had been the attack aircraft of choice from the South Pacific to the Mediterranean war zones. Among its notable features are the four fixed forward-firing machine guns on the nose, another four in forward-firing cheek blisters, two in the dorsal turret and one each on pair waist positions. The Mitchell B-25H...

Sikorsky S-42 was a product of a better version of the S-40 series, the American flagship. While the S-40 served to be Pan AM's commercial flying boat since it was delivered on October 1931, Russian-American aircraft designer Igor Ivanovich Sikorsky and Pan Am consultant Charles Lindbergh planned to have an improved performing "Flying Clipper". One of the requirements for the aircraft was a longer range to fly across the globe and a higher payload. Sikorsky and Lindbergh discussed the...

Manufactured in the 1940's by the Glenn L. Martin Company, the B-26 Marauder is a medium bomber aircraft with twin engines. B-26 Marauder bomber holds the lowest rate of loss among all other bomber aircrafts in the World War II history for the United States Air Force. The Marauder made its first flight in the late 1940 and was extensively active during World War II in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and the Pacific rims.The Martin Marauder B 26 aircraft had 7 crews, which included a pilot, a...

The B-26 Invader was a twin-engine light bomber that's capable of carrying twice as much as its specified bomb load. It was among the first USAAF aircrafts used in the Korean War, performing missions over South Korea and bombing missions on North Korea. Aside from being Korean War fighter aircrafts, some B-26 Invaders also served the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. CIA in several missions and projects in other Southeast Asian countries. This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as...

The B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay a significant role and considered a key figure in the humanity's history. Forever it will be remembered as the carrier of the �Little Boy� atomic bomb, which devastated Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 and officially ended the Japanese power in the Asia. The Enola Gay also dropped a second bomb in Nagasaki, thus became instrumental in the surrender of Japanese forces. This specific Superfortress is an imposingly huge aircraft with an 11-member crew on-board. The...

Flown by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), the Boeing B-29 Super Fortress was one of the most sophisticated aircraft of WWII. This four-engine heavy bomber plane saw action during World War II and the Korean War, where it walloped enemy forces with its powerful artillery. A derivative of the B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-29 had a pressurized cabin and advanced weaponry system. Considered an advanced bomber during its time, the B-29 had remote-controlled guns and an electronic...

B-29 Superfortress "Doc" 1/72 Scale Model with Real Plane Relic

Much like the Enola Gay, the B-29 Bockscar also made a name in the Pacific theater during the World War II. Built at the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Plant in Nebraska, the Bockscar was one of the 15 Silverplate B-29s that served the 509th as a Block 35 aircraft. In Tinian, this B-29 Superfortress model was employed in 13 training and practice missions while in Japan, it has successfully carried out three combat missions, including dropping pumpkin bombs. During the time when it dropped the Fat...

No other propeller-driven bomber during the World War II was considered sophisticated as the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, what with its polished aluminum overall finish and well-laid propellers. In fact, one of its pilots described it as �the most beautiful piece of machinery that any pilot ever flew�. The Superfortress bomber took great pride in being the very first bomber to have pressurized compartments for its crew. Though it was originally made for the European theater, the B-29 was widely...

It was in the mid-1970s when avionics discovered a new way of avoiding and intercepting missiles, other than sheer luck and God�s will. We know it today as a plane�s �stealth function� but back then, they could�ve just referred to it as an awesome miracle. Nonetheless, the concept was employed in 1976 when a design for a stealth bomber plane seemed plausible. The pioneering program for this was the Advanced Technology Bomber (ATB) which was introduced in 1979. During the later stages of this...

Mastercraft Collection B-2A Spirit (1:100) 13th Bomb Squadron (Whiteman AFB) MCSQB2SAW WINGSPAN: 21 INCHES LENGTH: 8 INCHES (1:100) Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials. Each product is identical to the plane's original blueprint. Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth. The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, or collector This...

Exclusively operated by the United States Air Force, the B-36 Peacemaker built by Convair (Consolidated Vultee), was a piston-engine powered aircraft. The B-36 is also the largest mass-produced aircraft with piston engines between the years 1949-1959. The B-36 Bomber Peacemaker holds the largest wingspan of any combat fighter plane in history, even larger to many commercial planes today. Many of the commercial jet-powered airplanes today resemble its wings. As a strategic bomber, the B-36 was...

The Convair B-36J Peacemaker was a strategic bomber designed to fly across continents, unrefueled, and unescorted, to deliver nuclear weapons from the US arsenal. Production of the B-36J Peacemaker suffered immediate delays; the piston-powered engines were already obsolete against mid 1950s supersonic jet technology. President Dwight D. Eisenhower took office in 1953 and proposed a new look at national defense. The US Congress funded the US Air Force B-36J Peacemaker; but mechanical failures,...

Manufactured by Boeing Aircraft Company, the B47 Stratojet was a medium-sized bomber plane with six jet engines. Designed to fly at high altitudes and subsonic speeds, the B47 Stratojet performed as the strategic bomber of the United States Air Force. The Boeing B47 heavy bombers were part of the Strategic Command Fleet, but never saw action as a bomber in 1950's. Supposedly, the bomber plane was intended to drop a nuclear weapon in Soviet Russia; however, the B47 was utilized in photo and...

Built during the beginning of the Cold War in the 1950's, the B-47E Stratojet mission was to drop bombs on Soviet Russia. Luckily, the majestic Stratojet never executed her intended mission. Her mission during the 1960s changed into the less violent as the Stratojet served as a photoreconnaissance aircraft�over-flights of Soviet territories, electronic intelligence, and weather observation. Her sleek, super aerodynamic skin, made the B-47E descend quickly, so drag chutes and stronger landing...

The Boeing, US Air Force, B-50 Superfortress was a strategic bomber--nuclear capable, long-range subsonic, and high altitude bomber. Conceived and built just after World War II, the aircraft saw action during the Vietnam War. Although its design is similar to its predecessor, the B-50 is in fact an upgraded B-29. Equipped with Pratt and Whitney R-4360 radial engine, the B-50 was more powerful. The improved Superfortress even featured stronger and lighter wings made of 75ST aluminum alloy. The...

The Stratofortress is a jet strategic bomber designed and developed by Boeing. Its long list of variants served the US Air Force proudly since the early 1950s. With notable specs and good performance, it isn't a mystery why a lot of B-52s were produced. In particular, the B-52D accounted for 170 out of the total 750 planes that rolled out of Boeing's factories. The D-variant was mainly developed in the company's factories in Seattle and Wichita. One way to distinguish the D from the rest of...

Deployed in the 1950s for the United States Air Force (USAF) service, the B-52G Stratofortress is expected to last until 2040, making it one of the longest-running aircraft in aviation history. This long-range heavy bomber could carry up to 70,000 pounds of artillery. During the Cold War, the aircraft was one of the most important machines within the US strategic bomber fleet. The aircraft also engaged in combat operations in Vietnam in the 1960s. In addition to its role in the battlefield,...

As the last variant of the outstanding Stratofortess series, the B-52H is expected to have the best toys. A simple hint for this was that the airplane was quoted at around 9.28 million when it was introduced in 1962 but 36 years later, it was quoted at around 53.4 million. A continuous effort for improvement was the thing that drove up its price. The Conventional Enhancement Modification program brought on a huge change on the B-52H design. The strategic bomber was equipped with a greater...

This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as the original and is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen. Perfect as a gift for any aviation enthusiast and history buff!

Mastercraft Collection B-52H Stratofortress (1:100) 11th Bomb Squadron (Barksdale AFB) MCSQB52HW WINGSPAN: 22 INCHES LENGTH: 19 INCHES (1:100) Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials. Each product is identical to the plane's original blueprint. Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth. The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, or...

Being the first supersonic bomber of the US Air Force, the B58 Hustler is a symbol of bomber aircraft excellence. Featuring a delta-wing design and four General Electric J79 afterburners, high altitudes were never a problem for the jet bomber - and this became an especially useful feature during the early years of the Cold War. With thirty tons of thrust, the B-58 Hustler launched with confidence in 1956 as part of the US Air Force supersonic bomber program. The thunderous roar of its four...

Mastercraft Collection B-737 American Airlines Wood Model MCALB737AAW WINGSPAN: 14 INCHES LENGTH: 15 INCHES 1:100 Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials. Each product is identical to the plane's original blueprint. Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth. The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, or collector This handcrafted model is...

Mastercraft Collection B-737 Southwest Airlines Wood Model MCALB737SWW WINGSPAN: 14 INCHES LENGTH: 15 INCHES 1:100 Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials. Each product is identical to the plane's original blueprint. Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth. The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, or collector This handcrafted model is...

Mastercraft Collection B-757 American Airlines markings Wood MCALB757AAW WINGSPAN: 15 INCHES LENGTH: 19 INCHES 1:100 Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials. Each product is identical to the plane's original blueprint. Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth. The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, or collector This handcrafted model...

Mastercraft Collection B-757 United Airlines Wood Model MCALB757UW WINGSPAN: 15 INCHES LENGTH: 19 INCHES 1:100 Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials. Each product is identical to the plane's original blueprint. Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth. The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, or collector This handcrafted model is...

The Beech G-17 Staggerwing is an American utility aircraft built in the 1930s. The biplane features a reverse stagger wing (lower wing is ahead of the upper wing)�a design configuration that made the aircraft unique. The unusual configuration does not enhance the aerodynamics of the aircraft; the wings were designed as such to simply improve pilot visibility. With a hefty price tag, the Staggerwing did not make a huge impact at first, considering it was sold after the Great Depression. But...

The Bell P-59 Airacomet was the first fighter aircraft built by American starting in 1942. Unfortunately its performance was matched by the top piston powered jet fighters that were already available and forever known as a poor performer. It never saw combat and production was halted before half of the 80 planes were produced. It was powered by a set of twin General Electric powerplants that pushed this jet to speeds of only 413 mph. The engines were also a problem being unreliable in its test...