0174 Italeri - 1/72 B-57G Night Hawk  [IT-0174S]

Period: Vietnam

Nation: United States Of America

Model Dim.: 27,7 cm

B-57G Evening Hawk

The Martin B-57 Canberra was in fact a dual jet motor tactical bomber that prepared the united states Air Force from mid of 50s. Its robust aerodynamic design and its own great dependability managed to make sure it is suitable for the section of tactical bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. It was constructed with two Wright J65 turbojet engine consequently surely could attain 960 kilometer / h. Following its bomb bay as well as its four outside hardpoints it absolutely was with the capacity of bring an uncomfortable load of 3,300 Kg. During its longterm tasks, several versions was created. Particularly the B-57G, in line with the B-57B, originated as evening intruder. Easily familiar by the added “radome”, the B-57G played a crucial role throughout the Vietnam War to guide combats on the Ho Chi Minh path. It absolutely was loaded with another radar, an infinitely more contemporary avionics and, particularly, numerous sensors with the capacity of dropping laser guided bombs.