B-52D Stratofortress

B-52D Stratofortress

LandUsa
TypeLangtrækkende, subsonisk, jetdrevet strategisk bombefly
Produceret1952–1962
Bygget744

Den Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber carries up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons. Beginning with the successful contract bid in June 1946, the B-52 design evolved from a straight-wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines to the final prototype YB-52 with eight turbojet engines and swept wings. The B-52 took its maiden flight in April 1952. Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War-era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress replaced the Convair B-36. Although a veteran of several wars, the Stratofortress has dropped only conventional munitions in combat.

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ROKS-3 flammekastere

ROKS-3 flammekastere

LandURSS
TypeFlammekaster
Model

ROKS-3 flammekastere

Emne

Album af 13 fotos walk-around af en ROKS-3 flammekastere

The ROKS-2 and ROKS-3 were man-portable flamethrowers used by the USSR in the Second World War. The ROKS-2 was designed not to draw attention so the fuel tank was designed to be easy to conceal within a knapsack, and the fuel pipe designed to resemble a rifle. ROKS-3 was a simplified design and had a regular cylindrical fuel tank. The Finnish designation for captured ROKS-2 units was M/41-r. Roks-2 were used, amongst other engagements, during the close-range fighting during the first days of the battle of Kursk in 1943.

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Britiske Quad Bikes og besætning - Airfix A04701

Airfix

RefA04701
TypeModelsæt
Skala1/48
Emne

Britiske quadcykler og besætning

En model af mærket Airfix sættet : British Quad Bikes and Crew – Airfix A04701.

Delivering vital combat supplies to troops on the ground, quad bikes and trailers are providing sterling service on frontline operations. This latest batch of Afghanistan-bound ATVs and trailers will deliver food, water and ammunition to the front line, in difficult to access areas or where larger vehicles are not suitable, effectively running alongside those who are on dismounted operations. 8 Figures Included

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Monty's Humber Snipe Staff Car - Airfix A05360

Airfix

RefA05360
TypeModelsæt
Skala1/32
Emne

Monty’s Humber Snipe Personale bil

En model af mærket Airfix sættet : Monty’s Humber Snipe Staff Car – Airfix A05360.

General Montgomery rejste berømt i sin Humber Snipe 4×2 Four-Seat Open Tourer, både i de nordafrikanske kampagner og også i Vesteuropa efter D-Day landingerne. Dette sæt leveres med den berømte general klædt i sin velkendte kampkjole og baret sammen med sin dedikerede chauffør.

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Rommel's Half Track - Airfix A06360

Airfix

RefA06360
TypeModelsæt
Skala1/32
Emne

Rommel’s Halvspor

En model af mærket Airfix sættet : Rommel’s Half Track – Airfix A06360.

General Rommel was often known to be in the field watching the situation on the battlefield whilst protected in his standard Sd.Kfz 250/3 Semi-Tracked Reconnaissance Car. Rommel named this car “Greif” (meaning “Strike”). This kit comes with a model figure of the General, his driver and his observer.

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Vosper Motor Torpedo Båd - Airfix A05280

Airfix

RefA05280
TypeModelsæt
Skala1/72
Emne

Vosper Motor Torpedo båd

En model af mærket Airfix sættet : Vosper Motor Torpedo Boat – Airfix A05280/span>.

Den mindste og hurtigste af de operationelle Royal Navy håndværk under Anden Verdenskrig. Denne type havde fire 18in torpedorør på sit skyllede dæk. Andre opgaver omfattede minerydning og levering og indsamling af agenter og kommandosoldater til og fra fjendens kystlinje.

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Høvding

Chieftain tank

LandUk
Rolle

Vigtigste kamp tank

I brug1966-nu
ProducentLeyland Motors

FV 4201 Høvding var storbritanniens vigtigste kampvogn i 1960'erne og 1970'erne. Det var en af de mest avancerede kampvogne i sin tid, og på tidspunktet for dens indførelse i 1966 havde den mest kraftfulde hovedkanon og mest effektive panser af enhver tank i verden. Chieftain introducerede også en liggende (liggende baglæns) førerposition, hvilket muliggør et stærkt skrånende skrog med reduceret højde.

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Willys Jeep og Trailer - Airfix A01322

Airfix

RefA01322
TypeModelsæt
Skala1/76
Emne

Willys Jeep og Trailer

En model af mærket Airfix sættet : Willys Jeep and Trailer – Airfix A01322.

The ultimate utilty vehicle in WWII was the Willys Jeep. Due to the huge demand Ford was contracted to produce them as well. The Ford car was then designated GPW, with the “W” referring to the “Willys” licensed design. During World War II, Willys produced 363,000 Jeeps and Ford some 280,000. Approximately 51,000 were exported to the U.S.S.R. under the Lend-Lease program. A top speed of 65mph and a lightweight construction enabled it to operate in many locations unsuited to other vehicles.

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Storbritannien SHERMAN FIREFLY Normandiet 1944 - Styrker valor 80064

Tapperhedskræfterne

Ref 80064
TypeSTORBRITANNIEN SHERMAN FIREFLY
Skala1/32
Emne

U.K. SHERMAN FIREFLY Normandy 1944

Et sæt af mærket Tapperhedskræfterne sættet : U.K. SHERMAN FIREFLY Normandiet 1944 – Forces of Valor 80064/span>.

The Sherman Firefly was a WWII British variant of the American Sherman tank, fitted with the powerful British 17 pounder anti-tank gun as its main weapon. Originally conceived as a stopgap until future British tank designs came into service, the Sherman Firefly became the most common tank with the 17 pounder in WWII. It soon became highly valued as the only British tank capable of defeating the Panther and Tiger tanks it faced in Normandy at standard combat ranges. The Forces of Valor® replica is of a U.K. Sherman Firefly as seen in Normandy in 1944.

-Constructed of both die cast metal and plastic. -Lower chassis and barrel are metal. -Elevating barrels. -Rotating turret. -Tracks roll. -Includes a commander. -Accessories are removable. -Accurate markings and insignia. -New packaging for 2012, no ties or screws, double blister construction.

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Canadisk AVGP Husky [tidlig version] - Trompetist 01503

Trumpeter

Ref 01503
TypeModelsæt
Skala1/35
Emne

Canadian AVGP Husky

En model af mærket Trumpeter sættet: Canadian AVGP Husky [Early Version] – Trumpeter 01503.

Sættet består af over 280 dele : -the kit w/refined detail -multi-slide moulded lower hull , upper hull -separate rear panel with crew entry doors -The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern -The photo-etched fret included

Panserkøretøjsflåden (AVGP) består af tre varianter: Cougar, Grizzly og Husky. AVGP-flåden blev taget i brug i 1976. I alt 195 Cougars blev oprindeligt anskaffet til at udruste regulære og reservepansrede enheder. Efter erhvervelsen af Coyote som en del af Army Equipment Rationalisation Plan i 1999 blev Cougar-flåden reduceret til 100 køretøjer – som udelukkende skulle anvendes af reserve-pansrede enheder. AVGP-flåden gennemgår i øjeblikket et program for forlængelse af levetiden for at øge dens pålidelighed, understøttelse og ensartethed med Bison- og Coyote-flåderne. Antal i brug: Cougar – 100, Grizzly – 274, Husky – 27.

Source: Trumpeter

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