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Italeri
Ref	235
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/35
Topic	M109G

A model of the brand ITALERI the kit M109G – ITALERI 235.

The M-109 medium self-propelled Howitzer first saw combat during the Vietnam War. The first major deployments came in 1966. This vehicle has proved to be a robust and dependable machine that is still in production nearly 20 years after its initial batch left the assembly lines.

It is used by practically all major armies in the world including various neutral countries. Its real test was in the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. It had been used by Israel along the Suez in 1970, but also in the War of 1973 and most recently in the Lebanon War in 1982. The M-109 is the most widely and universality used self-propelled gun in the world.

Source: M109G by Italeri

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Italeri
Ref	2720
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/48
Topic	Wessex UH.5

A model of the brand ITALERI the kit Wessex UH.5 – ITALERI 2720.

30th ANNIVERSARY FALKLANDS WAR 1982_2012 COLLECTION

The Wessex, easily recognizable by its distinctive line characterized the cockpit placed high, was produced by the British Westland under license. It was based on the American helicopter Sikorsky S-58 “Choctaw” project with the adoption of a British turbine-powered 1,200 HP Rolls-Royce engine. The Wessex has proved an extraordinary longevity. It was, for nearly three decades, employed by the British Royal Navy to carry out, in its different versions, many operational tasks. The Wessex UH.5, one of the latest version of Westland helicopter, was used during the period of Falklands War in the South Atlantic on 1982, and it was specialized to satisfy the tactical transportation needs of artillery, ammunitions and missile systems. Thanks to its reliability, Wessex UH.5 has also been used for more though duties: the transportation of Royal Marines Commandos during assault and infiltration operations.

Source: M110A2 by Italeri

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Italeri
Ref	7065
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/72
Topic	Sd. Kfz.11 with PAK 40

A model of the brand ITALERI the kit Sd. Kfz.11 with PAK 40 – ITALERI 7065.

This tractor of German Army artillery was used extensively during World War II. Offering good quality of movement the Sd. Kfz. 11 was able to pull all the pieces of artillery controcarri in line and most of the medium-caliber shells as well as the complex multiple rocket launchers. On the same hull versions were also made for the transport of armored or infantry support weapons.

Source: M110A2 by Italeri

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Italeri
Ref	291
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/35
Topic	M110A2

A model of the brand ITALERI the kit M110A2 – ITALERI 291.

The self-propelled guns of the M-110 series are the backbone of the 70 field artillery for the armed forces and American allies. The M-110 A2 has undergone significant improvements in comparison to his predecessor, M-107 and M-110 A1 and has been used by the U.S. military and by many NATO countries.

Equipped with a powerful 203 mm gun at long range, more than 36 km, able to use grenades in addition to the wide range of conventional and tactical nuclear charges including laser-guided missiles, the M-110 have been extensively used during the conflict Lebanon by Israel and 80s in the Gulf War by the allied coalition. Based on a hull high mobility and a weight content of the M-110 are aviotrasportabili by planes of the class of C-141 or C-5 to ensure an immediate availability in case of emergency or crisis.

Source: M110A2 by Italeri

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Italeri
Ref	2503
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/32
Topic	F-86F Sabre Jet ”Skyblazers”

A model of the brand ITALERI the kit F-86F Sabre Jet ”Skyblazers” – ITALERI 2503.

The U.S. Air Force aerobatic team called “Skyblazers” was formed in 1949 by riders selected by 36 ° Stormo based on Furstenfeldbruck, Germany, in order to demonstrate the presence of the U.S. military to defend Western Europe in that period of harsh confrontation with the Soviet Union. Initially the patrol, consisting of four aircraft, he performed with the F-80 and as soon as the department of origin received the F-84E Thunderjet higher performance immediately passed to the new plane, with whom she performed in 260 air shows in about three years visiting 12 European countries.

During 1953 the department was moved under the command of 48 Squadron, based in France and received included the F-86 F Sabre.Con this plane, the “Skyblazers” represented America until 1962, when the Department , in the meantime moved on the basis of Bitburg in Germany, was dissolved because it was less the need for formation of a specific representation based in Europe. In the early 60’s the technique of aerial refueling became a standard procedure for U.S. planes, then the U.S. could reach anywhere in the world without stopovers. Consequently, the aerobatic team of the “Thunderbirds” made in America in the ’50s became the only official representation of American aviation training.

Source: F-86F Sabre Jet Skyblazers by Italeri

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Italeri
Ref	2716
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/48
Topic	EA-18G Growler

A model of the brand ITALERI the kit EA-18G Growler – ITALERI 2716. The Boeing E/A-18 G Growler was designed to meet a specific need for the U.S. Navy: have a specialized electronic warfare aircraft to replace the now dated, both for avionics performance, Grumman EA-6B Prowler. The Growler is directly derived from the two-seater fighter F/A-18 F Super Hornet aboard which retains substantially all the aerodynamic characteristics. The two General Electric engines Growler to provide a top speed of mach 1.8, and performance in line with the planes that must ensure that support. The crew consists of the pilot and, in tandem, the WSO (Weapon System Officer). Unlike the F/A-18 is not equipped with the gun but is capable of carrying in its pylons pod for the disorder radar and electronic warfare, additional tanks, chaff and flare dispenser as well as missiles AIM-120 AMRAAM.

Source: EA-18G Growler by Italeri

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Jeep Willys Resin and metal photo-etched kit - Royal Model 605

Royal Model
Ref	605
Type	Resin and metal photo-etched
Scale	1/35
Subject	Jeep Willys Resin and metal photo-etched kit

A model of the brand Royal Model the kit: T-70 M Resin and metal photo-etched kit – Royal Model 620.

The kit is composed from unassembled resin and metal photo-etched parts.

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Royal Model
Ref	620
Type	Resin and metal photo-etched
Scale	1/35
Subject	T-70 M Resin and metal photo-etched kit

A model of the brand Royal Model the kit: T-70 M Resin and metal photo-etched kit – Royal Model 620.

The kit is composed from unassembled resin and metal photo-etched parts.

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B-47 Stratojet
Country	USA
Type	Long-range bomber
Introduction	June 1951
Built	2032

The Boeing Model 450 B-47 Stratojet was a long-range, six-engined, jet-powered medium bomber built to fly at high subsonic speeds and at high altitudes. It was primarily designed to drop nuclear bombs on the Soviet Union. With its engines carried in pods under the swept wing, the B-47 was a major innovation in post-World War II combat jet design, and helped lead to modern jet airliners.

Source: B-47E Stratojet on Wikipedia

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Merkava Mk1
Country	Israel
Type	Main battle tank
In service	1978–present
Built	250 Mk1

The Merkava is a main battle tank used by the Israel Defense Forces. The tank began development in 1973 and entered active service in 1978. Four main versions of the tank have been deployed. It was first used extensively in the 1982 Lebanon War. The “Merkava” name was derived from the IDF’s initial development program name.