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Build precision-engineered replicas of legendary propeller aircraft with Trumpeter's exceptional 1/72 scale model kits. This diverse collection features iconic aircraft from WWII through the Cold War including the massive Tupolev Tu-95MS Bear-H strategic bomber, the formidable FW200 C-4 Condor maritime patrol aircraft, and the legendary P-40B/C Warhawk, combining remarkable accuracy with finely molded panel lines, detailed cockpit interiors, and comprehensive decal options for authentic historical representation.
Trumpeter has earned recognition for producing kits of subjects rarely available from other manufacturers, offering modelers access to unique and historically significant aircraft. This collection showcases their finest propeller-driven aircraft in the popular 1/72 scale format, spanning WWII fighters and bombers, Cold War strategic aircraft, and specialized naval aviation subjects. From massive four-engine bombers to agile carrier fighters, each kit delivers exceptional engineering, comprehensive detail, and accurate representation of these remarkable aircraft that shaped aviation history.
The Tupolev Tu-95MS Bear-H represents one of aviation's most remarkable achievements, a turboprop-powered strategic bomber that remains in service over seventy years after its first flight. This massive aircraft holds the distinction of being the only propeller-driven aircraft to achieve operational speeds comparable to jet aircraft, thanks to its four powerful Kuznetsov NK-12 turboprop engines driving contra-rotating propellers. The kit captures this Cold War icon with exceptional detail, featuring accurately scaled fuselage with characteristic glazed nose, detailed turboprop engines with contra-rotating propeller assemblies, comprehensive weapons bay for cruise missiles, detailed cockpit and navigator stations, authentic landing gear with multiple wheel bogies, and markings for various Soviet and Russian Air Force units spanning decades of service.
The Tu-95's distinctive appearance, with its swept wings, massive engines, and elegant lines, made it instantly recognizable to NATO forces who assigned it the reporting name "Bear." The aircraft's incredible range allowed it to patrol the world's oceans, probe NATO air defenses, and serve as a strategic deterrent throughout the Cold War. The Tupolev Tu-142MR Bear-J represents the maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare variant, featuring specialized equipment for tracking submarines and coordinating naval operations, extended fuselage for additional equipment, magnetic anomaly detector boom, comprehensive sensor suite representation, and authentic Soviet Naval Aviation markings.
The Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor began life as a civilian airliner but gained notoriety as one of the Luftwaffe's most effective maritime patrol and anti-shipping aircraft during WWII. The FW200 C-4 Condor captures the definitive military variant with exceptional accuracy, featuring graceful four-engine layout with detailed BMW radial engines, extensive glazing for observation positions, detailed bomb bay and external ordnance racks, comprehensive defensive armament positions, authentic cockpit and crew stations, and markings for various Kampfgeschwader units that operated over the Atlantic. The FW200 C-8 Condor represents the later variant with enhanced armament and equipment.
The Condor's long range and heavy payload made it devastatingly effective against Allied shipping in the early war years, with Winston Churchill calling it the "Scourge of the Atlantic." Operating from bases in France and Norway, Condors ranged far into the Atlantic, sinking hundreds of thousands of tons of Allied shipping while also serving as long-range reconnaissance platforms for the Kriegsmarine. The aircraft's elegant lines belied its deadly effectiveness, combining the grace of a civilian transport with the lethality of a military strike aircraft.
The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk served as one of America's primary fighters in the early war years, achieving fame with the Flying Tigers in China and serving on every front throughout WWII. The P-40B/C Warhawk captures the early production variants that saw action at Pearl Harbor and with the American Volunteer Group in China, featuring the characteristic shark-mouth nose art made famous by the Flying Tigers, detailed Allison V-1710 inline engine, authentic cockpit with period instrumentation, comprehensive armament with wing-mounted machine guns, and extensive decal options representing various theaters and units including the Flying Tigers, USAAF squadrons, and RAF Desert Air Force.
The P-40's rugged construction, heavy armament, and excellent diving speed made it effective in the hands of skilled pilots who understood its strengths and limitations. While it couldn't match the climb rate or maneuverability of opponents like the Zero or Bf 109 at altitude, the P-40 excelled in the ground-attack role and proved deadly in hit-and-run tactics. Its reliability and ease of maintenance made it invaluable in harsh operating environments from the deserts of North Africa to the jungles of the Pacific.
The Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 represents the pinnacle of piston-engine fighter development, entering service just as the jet age began but proving so capable it remained operational well into the 1950s. This carrier-based fighter achieved fame during the Korean War, where it proved fast enough to engage and shoot down MiG-15 jets in combat. The kit features the powerful Bristol Centaurus radial engine with detailed cowling, folding wings for carrier operations, comprehensive cockpit detail, authentic naval equipment including arresting hook, extensive weapons loadout options including rockets and bombs, and markings for Royal Navy squadrons and export operators including Australia and Iraq.
The Sea Fury's combination of speed, firepower, and agility made it one of the finest piston-engine fighters ever built, capable of speeds exceeding 460 mph. Its success in Korea demonstrated that well-designed propeller fighters could still compete in the early jet age, particularly in the ground-attack role where their long loiter time and heavy weapons loads proved invaluable.
The British Wyvern S.4 represents a unique chapter in naval aviation, a turboprop-powered strike fighter that bridged the gap between piston and pure jet propulsion. This distinctive aircraft featured contra-rotating propellers driven by a Rolls-Royce Python turboprop, folding wings and tail for carrier storage, comprehensive strike weapons including torpedoes and rockets, detailed cockpit and systems, and authentic Fleet Air Arm markings. The Wyvern's unusual configuration and powerful turboprop made it a formidable strike platform, though its service life was brief as pure jets rapidly replaced it.
The Antonov An-2 Colt represents one of aviation's most successful and enduring designs, a biplane that entered production in 1947 and remains in service today. This versatile aircraft has served in countless roles from crop dusting to paratrooper transport, from Arctic exploration to covert operations. The kit captures this iconic design with exceptional detail, featuring classic biplane configuration with detailed strut and wire rigging, powerful radial engine with detailed cowling, spacious cabin interior, authentic landing gear with large tires for rough-field operations, and markings for various operators from Soviet agriculture to military transport units.
The An-2's remarkable STOL performance, rugged construction, and ability to operate from unprepared fields made it invaluable across the vast Soviet Union and beyond. Its simple, robust design allowed operation in extreme conditions from Arctic tundra to tropical jungles, while its large payload capacity and reliability ensured its continued service long after more modern aircraft replaced it in other roles. The An-2's longevity testifies to the brilliance of its design, proving that sometimes the simplest solution is the best.
Trumpeter has earned recognition for tackling subjects other manufacturers overlook, bringing rare and significant aircraft to modelers worldwide. Their 1/72 scale propeller aircraft kits exemplify their commitment to quality with finely engraved panel lines capturing authentic surface details, precision-molded parts with excellent fit and minimal flash, detailed cockpits with instrument panels and crew positions, comprehensive weapons and equipment options, clear parts for canopies and glazing with accurate framing, detailed engines and propeller assemblies, and extensive decal sheets offering multiple marking options representing various operators and time periods.
The 1/72 scale provides an ideal balance for propeller aircraft modeling, offering sufficient size to capture complex details while remaining compact enough for practical display and storage. This scale allows modelers to build comprehensive collections representing different nations and eras without requiring extensive display space. The compact size also makes these kits excellent for dioramas depicting airfield scenes, maintenance areas, or operational environments where multiple aircraft create compelling narratives about aviation history.
Maximize these exceptional kits' potential by pairing them with complementary products from our specialized collections. Complete your finishing with products from our Tamiya Acrylic Paints collection, providing accurate color matches for WWII and Cold War camouflage schemes, and our Tamiya Weathering & Texture range to add realistic operational wear, exhaust staining, panel line accents, and environmental effects that bring your aircraft to life.
Complement your propeller aircraft builds with modern jets from our 1/72 Trumpeter Jet Aircraft collection, tracing aviation's evolution from piston engines to jet propulsion. For modelers seeking larger scale and enhanced detail, explore our 1/48 Trumpeter Prop Aircraft collection, offering many of these same subjects in a larger format with even more intricate detail possibilities.
Each completed model represents more than a scale replica; it becomes a tribute to the aircraft, the engineers who designed them, the mechanics who maintained them, and the crews who flew them in service to their nations. Whether you're recreating specific historical aircraft, building representative examples from different air forces, or assembling collections that span aviation's propeller era, these Trumpeter kits provide the quality and accuracy to achieve your vision. The combination of thorough research, precision engineering, and comprehensive instructions ensures a rewarding building experience with results worthy of display and pride.