Do 217K-1, WWII German bomber

Plastic kit for a German Dornier Do 217K-1 World War II bomber

• Scale 1:48
• Dimensions (assembled): Length 366 mm / Wingspan 399 mm
• 224 parts
• Detailed engines and cockpit interior
• 4 marking options
• Not built, not painted
• Paint and glue not included

In 1914, the renowned German airship builder Graf Zeppelin established a special design office within his company under the direction of Claudius Dornier. This office later developed into Dornier – one of the leading aircraft manufacturers of the Third Reich. The company specialized primarily in the production of bombers and seaplanes, with the Do 17 and Do 217 series being among its most important bomber productions.

The Do 217K-1 bomber was a variant of the basic Do 217 model with a modified front fuselage section. Its new cockpit integrated the upper canopy into a single unit, creating more space for the crew and improved visibility for the pilot. Powered by two BMW 80ID engines, the aircraft reached a top speed of 515 km/h at an altitude of 4,000 meters. The bomber featured robust defensive armament at five (later increased to seven) points and could carry a maximum bomb load of 4,000 kg.

The first prototype of the Do 217K-1 flew on March 21, 1942, and series production began in the autumn of the same year. Although originally designed as a night bomber, it was used both day and night in Western Europe and the Mediterranean.