{"product_id":"a-26b-15-invader-1-48-model-kit-by-icm","title":"A-26B-15 Invader 1:48 Model Kit by ICM","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:48 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the Douglas A-26B-15 Invader twin-engine attack bomber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed cockpit and crew compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely engraved panel lines and authentic surface detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed bomb bay with bomb load included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotating propellers and detailed engine nacelles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy and turret parts with excellent transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed landing gear and wheel wells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet featuring three World War II marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for World War II aviation collections, USAAF displays, or European Theatre diorama projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ICM\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Douglas A-26B-15 Invader\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate to advanced modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 243\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 323mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 447mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy and turret parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBomb bay and bomb components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanding gear components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with three marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouglas A-26 Invader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most capable twin-engine attack aircraft of the Second World War and remained in military service for decades after the conflict ended. Developed by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouglas Aircraft Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it was designed as a fast attack bomber capable of carrying a heavy bomb load while retaining the speed and agility of a fighter aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prototype first flew in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1942\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and after an extensive development programme the A-26 entered operational service in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Built to replace the Douglas A-20 Havoc, the Invader featured a sleek fuselage, tricycle landing gear, and two powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e radial engines. These gave the aircraft a top speed of over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e570 km\/h (355 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it one of the fastest bombers of its class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA-26B-15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featured a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid nose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e equipped with between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix and eight .50 calibre Browning machine guns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the production block. Combined with remotely operated dorsal and ventral gun turrets and the ability to carry up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4,000 lb (1,800 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of bombs internally, plus additional ordnance under the wings, the Invader possessed exceptional offensive firepower. It proved equally effective against enemy aircraft, vehicles, railways, bridges, and troop concentrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft first saw combat with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNinth Air Force\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Western Europe during late 1944, supporting Allied ground forces following the Normandy landings. It also served in Italy and the Pacific, where its speed, accuracy, and ruggedness made it highly effective in tactical strike missions. The Invader continued flying combat operations until the final days of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many wartime aircraft, the Invader enjoyed a remarkably long operational career. Following the establishment of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnited States Air Force\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1947, the aircraft was redesignated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB-26 Invader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and later saw extensive combat during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKorean War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where upgraded variants remained highly successful in night interdiction and close air support missions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A-26 Invader earned a reputation as one of America's finest attack aircraft. Its combination of speed, heavy armament, long range, and outstanding reliability ensured a service life spanning more than three decades and secured its place as one of the most successful combat aircraft ever built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Flight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1942\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attack Bomber \/ Light Bomber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Douglas Aircraft Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp 18-cylinder radial engines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Six to eight .50 calibre Browning M2 machine guns (solid nose)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) of bombs internally, plus rockets and external bombs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 571 km\/h (355 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2,300 km (1,430 miles)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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