{"product_id":"ilyushin-il-2-shturmovik","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik (Late Variant) – Two-Seat Ground-Attack Aircraft Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThe Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik was one of the most vital aircraft of WWII, earning a reputation as the backbone of Soviet ground-attack aviation. Designed with an armored shell built directly into the airframe, the Il-2 protected its crew and engine as it delivered devastating attacks against enemy armor and fortified positions. After early single-seat variants suffered heavy losses, a second crew member—a rear gunner—was added, greatly improving survivability. In late 1943, the aircraft received swept outer wings to refine its center of gravity and handling performance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis 1\/48 scale model kit faithfully reproduces the late-production two-seat Il-2, capturing its rugged, purposeful shape and characteristic armored structure. The kit includes sharply molded details in the wing roots, radiator assembly, oil cooler ducts, and the wooden rear fuselage. Multiple canopy options allow you to build your Sturmovik with open or closed configurations, and two styles of 23mm cannon fairings offer variant flexibility.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nTo complete its ground-attack loadout, the kit includes 100kg and 250kg bombs plus three types of RS-132 rocket launch rails. A pilot and gunner figure, along with three distinct marking options and pre-cut canopy masks, make this a well-rounded and rewarding project for modelers who enjoy iconic WWII aircraft with rich historical presence.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50347240521975,"sku":"MH_TAM61113_HH","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/3324\/8759\/files\/aae2ca3954e7e22688afc08fb899c876.jpg?v=1765417283","url":"https:\/\/checkout.miniaturehobbies.com\/products\/ilyushin-il-2-shturmovik","provider":"Miniature Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}