Academy 1/72 Scale JU87G-2 Stuka "Kanonen Vogel" Model Kit
Build a detailed replica of the legendary Junkers Ju 87G-2 Stuka tank-buster variant with this precision 1/72 scale model kit from Academy Models. Known as "Kanonen Vogel" (Cannon Bird), this specialized anti-tank version featured devastating 37mm cannons that made it one of the most feared ground-attack aircraft on the Eastern Front.
Kit Features:
- Accurate 1/72 scale representation of the Ju 87G-2 Stuka
- Twin 37mm BK 3.7 anti-tank cannons mounted under wings
- Detailed inverted gull-wing design
- Finely molded cockpit with instrument panel
- Detailed Junkers Jumo 211 engine
- Authentic fixed landing gear with spats
- Dive brakes on wings
- Clear parts for canopy
- Comprehensive decal sheet with Luftwaffe markings
- Optional external fuel tanks
Historical Significance:
The Junkers Ju 87G-2 was a specialized tank-hunting variant of the famous Stuka dive bomber, developed to counter Soviet armor on the Eastern Front. Armed with two 37mm Bordkanone anti-tank cannons, the G-2 could penetrate tank armor from above and behind. Legendary Luftwaffe pilot Hans-Ulrich Rudel flew this variant with devastating effectiveness, claiming hundreds of Soviet tanks destroyed. The distinctive inverted gull wings and fixed landing gear made the Stuka instantly recognizable, while the 37mm cannons earned it the nickname "Kanonen Vogel" among German pilots.
Recommended Complementary Products:
Enhance your build with Tamiya Extra-Thin Cement for precise assembly, Mr. Hobby Weathering Colors for realistic finishing effects, and explore our complete 1/72 Academy Models Prop Aircraft collection for more WWII subjects.
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