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Curtiss XP-40

Curtiss XP-40

Curtiss XP-40 by LF Models 1/72 scale Kit No. 7259 Cost: $45.00 Decals: One version - U.S. Army Air Corps Comments: Limited run injection molded kit with major resin components (wings and nose section) and vacuform canopy; engraved panel lines History The P-40 was...

Curtiss XP-40Q

Curtiss XP-40Q

Curtiss XP-40Q by Pegasus 1/72 scale Kit No. 2016 Price: $14.00 Decals: One version - U.S. Army Air Force Comments: Engraved panel lines; flush rivet detail; detailed instrument panel; one-piece canopy; white metal propeller, spinner and landing gear History The...

Curtiss XP-55 Ascender

Curtiss XP-55 Ascender

Curtiss XP-55 Ascender by MPM 1/72 scale Kit No. 72020 Cost: $16.00 Decals: One version by Propagteam for a U.S. Army Air Force prototype Comments: Engraved panel lines, photo etch details, vacuform canopy, nose weight required History The Curtiss-Wright XP-55...

Northrop XP-56 “Black Bullet”

Northrop XP-56 “Black Bullet”

Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet by Czech Model 1/48 scale Kit No. 4808 Cost: $19.99 Decals: One version (U.S. Army Air Corps, WWII) Comments: Engraved panel lines; vacuform canopy; resin cockpit, wheels and wheel well inserts History The Northrop XP-56 was designed in...

Yakovlev Yak-15

Yakovlev Yak-15

The Yak-15 was the product of a combination of Russian ambition and German jet technology confiscated in the final months of World War II. While it made a spectacular debut at the August 1946 Tushino Air Show, and entered service in 1947, it would soon be outclassed by the MiG-15.

Yakovlev Yak-17

Yakovlev Yak-17

Yakovlev Yak-17 by Special Hobby 1/72 scale Kit No. 72011 Cost: $26.00 Decals: Two versions - one for the Soviet Air Force; one for the Czech Air Force Comments: Engraved panel lines, complete resin cockpit, vacuform canopy; decals by Propagteam History During the...

Yakovlev Yak-25RV

Yakovlev Yak-25RV

The Yak-25RV (NATO code name “Mandrake”) was a high altitude reconnaissance version of the Soviet Yak-25 all-weather swept wing turbojet interceptor, the development of which was spurred by intense Soviet awareness of American Lockheed U-2 overflights of the Soviet Union.

Yakovlev Yak-30 Magnum

Yakovlev Yak-30 Magnum

Yakovlev Yak-30 Magnum by Amodel 1/72 scale Kit No. 72230 Cost: $15.00 Decals: Four versions - all Yakovlev Design Bureau aircraft Comments: Re-box of Master UA kit; limited run; engraved panel lines; one-piece injection molded canopy History The Yak-30 has an...

Yaklovlev Yak-130

Yaklovlev Yak-130

Yakovlev Yak-130 by Amodel 1/72 scale Kit No. 721157 Cost: $22.00 Decals: Two versions - both for pre-production versions of the respective Russian and Italian aircraft Comments: Engraved panel lines; basic cockpit; one-piece canopy; extensive flash will require...

Yakovlev Yak-130

Yakovlev Yak-130

The Yakovlev Yak-130 is a subsonic two-seat advanced jet trainer/light attack aircraft jointly developed by Yakovlev Design Bureau of the former Soviet Union, and Aermacchi of Italy. It was specifically designed to replace the Czech-built Warsaw Pact jet trainers, the Aero L-29 Delphin and L-39 Albatros.

Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart

Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart

Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart by Mach 2 1/72 scaleNo Kit Number Decals: One version - United States NavyComments: Limited run kit requiring clean-up of high degree of flash; basic cockpit; delicate engraved panel lines will need reinforcement History The Convair XF2Y-1 Sea...

Northrop YF-23

Northrop YF-23

Northrop began work on its YF-23 in 1981 and had an early lead on the competition for the Pentagon’s ATF (Advanced Tactical Fighter) contract, which ultimately went to the Lockheed F-22 in 1991. Although stealthier and faster than its rival, the YF-23 was more expensive and somewhat less agile, lacking the F-22’s vectored thrust. Nonetheless, to this day, many remain adamant that it was the better fighter.

Yokosuka E14Y Type Zero

Yokosuka E14Y Type Zero

The Yokosuka E14Y is the only plane to bomb the United States during WWII, and flew daring recon missions over Pearl Harbor after the attack…

Yokosuka K5Y2 Willow

Yokosuka K5Y2 Willow

Yokosuka K5Y2 Willow by Valom 1/72 scale Kit No. 72049 Cost: $18.00 Decals: Two versions Comments: Engraved panel lines, photo-etch detail History The Yokosuka K5Y was a two-seat biplane trainer (Allied codename: "Willow") that served in the Imperial Japanese Navy...

Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka “Cherry Blossom”

Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka “Cherry Blossom”

Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka (Cherry Blossom) by Fine Molds 1/72 scale Kit No. FB15 Cost: $30.00 Decals: Markings for five versions - all Imperial Japanese Navy, 1945 Comments: Engraved panel lines; Highly detailed kit of late WWII rocket-powered Japanese suicide weapon History...

Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka Model 22

Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka Model 22

The Ohka Model 22, a rocket-powered Kamikaze weapon, had improved range over the Model 11, which needed a mother ship to reach it targets During its July 1945 test flight a mechanical malfunction killed the test pilot, but modifications were underway when Japan surrendered.

Yokosuka P1Y1 Ginga Type 11

Yokosuka P1Y1 Ginga Type 11

The Yokosuka P1Y1 Ginga was the Imperial Japanese Navy’s first dedicated twin-engine nightfighter, developed from a fast bomber that entered service in October 1944 at the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Armed with ten 20mm cannon, it was specifically designed to counter American B-29 night raids. But the Ginga’s engines performed poorly at altitude, so the nightfighers were converted back to fast bombers.

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