{"product_id":"icm-1-72-biplanes-of-the-1930s-and-1940s-51a-1-ki-10-ii-u-2-po-2vs-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/72 Biplanes of the 1930s and 1940s (??-51A-1 Ki-10-II U-2\/Po-2VS) Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eBiplanes of the 1930s and 1940s Heinkel He-51A-1 The Heinkel He-51A-1 was a German biplane fighter aircraft developed in the early 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt was one of the first modern fighters in the German Luftwaffe.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe He-51A-1 featured an open cockpit and fixed landing gear, making it a typical design of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePowered by a single radial engine, it possessed decent agility and was armed with two synchronized 7.92mm machine guns.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDespite its early success, the He-51A-1 was eventually overshadowed by more advanced fighter designs during World War II, leading to its relegation to secondary roles like training and reconnaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKawasaki Ki-10-II The Kawasaki Ki-10-II was a Japanese biplane fighter aircraft used during the 1930s and early 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs the successor to the original Ki-10, this variant incorporated several improvements, including a more powerful engine and refined aerodynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Ki-10-II showcased remarkable agility and good climbing performance, making it competitive against contemporary fighters of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eArmed with two 7.7mm machine guns, it was effective in air-to-air combat.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHowever, with the advent of more modern monoplane fighters, the Ki-10-II gradually became outdated, and its role shifted to training duties as Japan entered World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePolikarpov U-2\/Po-2VS The Polikarpov U-2, later designated Po-2VS, was a Soviet biplane primarily used as a multi-purpose utility aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIntroduced in the 1920s, it became one of the most produced and versatile biplanes in history.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe U-2\/Po-2VS was widely used for various roles, including reconnaissance, liaison, cargo transport, and even light bombing.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt played a significant role during World War II as a night bomber and for supplying Soviet partisans behind enemy lines.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIts ability to fly at low speeds and land on makeshift runways made it invaluable for operations in remote and challenging terrains.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe U-2\/Po-2VS earned a reputation for its reliability, simplicity, and adaptability, and it continued to serve in various capacities for several decades after the war.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM72210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4823044409372\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM 1\/72 Biplanes of the 1930s and 1940s (Heinkel hе-51A-1, Kawasaki Ki-10-II, Polikarpov U-2\/Po-2VS) # 72210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489354756317,"sku":"ICM72210","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ICM72210.jpg?v=1788364965","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/icm-1-72-biplanes-of-the-1930s-and-1940s-51a-1-ki-10-ii-u-2-po-2vs-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}