U-2/Po-2VS w/Soviet Pilots&Technicians (1943-1945)

Plastic kit for a Soviet U-2/PO-2VS light night bomber with pilots and technicians in World War II

• Scale 1:48
• Dimensions (built): length 171 / wingspan 237 mm
• 104 + 35 parts
• 7 figures
• Detailed engine and cockpit interior
• Additional armament
• 4 marking options
• not built, not painted
• paint and glue not included

One of the most numerous and famous aircraft in the world aviation history was the Polikarpov U-2. It was designed as basic training aircraft. The maiden flight was in June 1927. Since early 30s U-2 became the real “flying deck” for thousands of Soviet pilots.

During WWII U-2 got weapons. These planes named U-2VS were successfully used as light night bombers (in particular with female crews).

In 1944 after N. N. Polikarpov's death the plane was renamed to Po-2.