In the spring of 1989 the first Merkava Mk. III was handed over to the Commander of the 188th brigade of the IDF (Israel Defence Force) in an official ceremony on the Golan Heights. This tank is the product of the continuous development of the two previous types. As armament it carries a 120 mm cannon, there are 3 MGs mounted on the turret and inside the turret is a permanently installed 60 mm mortar. To improve manoeuvrability, the power of the tried and tested air-cooled Teledyne Continental AVDS-1790-9AR turbodiesel was increased to 1,200 hp. To provide better protection for the crew this engine is traditionally at the front of the Merkava. The larger 120 mm shells necessitated a reduction in the ammunition carried, but this was not regarded as a disadvantage as investigations proved that in the past a high percentage of losses had been attributable to exploding ammunition. The large rear hatch that had attracted great attention to the Merkava Mk. I enables the ammunition to be loaded quickly on pallets, even in battle. Naturally, the stowage compartment can also be used to transport the wounded, a substitute crew or infantrymen.
AN UNASSEMBLED PLASTIC MODEL KIT PICTORIAL MULTI-LINGUAL INSTRUCTION SHEET PROVIDES PRECISE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FINELY DETAILED MODEL ROTARY TURRET INJECTION MOULDED TRACKS WITH INDIVIDUAL LINKS AND SECTIONS BUSTLE TO REAR WITH STOWAGE BASKET 3MGS WITH AMMUNITION BOXES FINE PLASTIC REPRODUCTION OF PROTECTIVE CHAINS TO REAR OF TURRET AUTHENTC DECALS FOR 2 IDF VERSIONS
WIDTH 50MM LENGTH 127MM PARTS 75 PCS
Used Colors 25 % Dark green, matt
+ 75 % beige, matt 89
anthrazit, matt 9
70 % rost, matt 83 + 30 % steel, metallic
beige, matt 89
70 % anthracite grey, matt +
30 %
steel, metallic
PAINT AND GLUE ARE NOT INCLUDED
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1/35 scale plastic assembly kit of the M1 Super Sherman. Length: 210mm, Width: 75mm. Distinctive form of the tank including its curved cast hull and 76mm main gun are accurately reproduced based on a thorough study of an actual museum example. The model depicts a late-type vehicle featuring the muzzle brake and one-piece loader’s hatch. Realistic VVSS details and T54E1 tracks. Commander and loader figures, plus 3 types of markings included.
DETAILED STATIC DISPLAY MODEL CAST HULL AND 76MM MAIN GUN WITH MUZZLE ARE ACCURATELY REPRODUCED REALISTIC VVSS SUSPENSION AND T54E1 TRACKS COMMANDED AND LOADER FIGURES PLUS 3 TYPES OF MARKING INCLUDED W/2 FIGURES
5 sprues
OVER 200+ PARTS
Decalsheet (waterslide) 3 TYPES OF MARKING INCLUDED M1, 7th Armored Bde, Sinai Peninsula, Nov 1956 M1, 7th Armored Bde, Sinai Peninsula, Nov 1956 M1, Armored Corps Museum, Latrun, Israel
Contains FULL 1/35 TANK PARTS 2 DRIVE SPROCKET 2 IDIER WHEEL 16 ROAD WHEEL 6 SUSPENSION 2 UPPER HULL UNDERSIDE 2 LOWER HULL 2 AIR CLEANER 1 REAR HULL PARTS 1 IR HEADLIGHT 2 HEADLIGHT 1 CUPOLA 1 FULL BIG TURRET 1 GUN 76MM 1 TURRET REAR STORAGE BASKET 1 SIGNAL FLAG MOUNT 1 SEARCHLIGHT 1 M2 MACHINE GUN with full ammunition box 1 COMMANDERS M1919 MACHINE GUN 2 FIGURES 2 FULL TRACKS 1 Shovel 1 GUN TRAVEL LOCK 1 REAR RACK 4 TURRET PARTS 1 TOW CABLE 160MM 1 DEFLECTOR 2 REAR HEADLIGHT 1 Hammer 1 axe 1 Rope
PAINT AND GLUE ARE NOT INCLUDED
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HIGHLY ACCURATE REPRODUCTION COMPLETE WITH ISRAELI-FITTED 105MM M68 THAT REPLACED ORIGINAL T-55 100MM GUN CONTAINS DECALS TO RECREATE 1980S MODEL MARKINGS COMMANDER AND LOADER TORSO FIGURES ALSO INCLUDED
Contains unique parts to differentiate it from the Russian T-55A
Contains FULL 1/35 TANK PARTS 1 DRIVE SPROCKET 1 IDIER WHEEL 1 ROAD WHEEL 1 SUSPENSION 1 UPPER HULL 1 REAR HULL PARTS 1 IR HEADLIGHT 1 HEADLIGHT COVER 1 LOADERS TOOL BOX 1 OIL PUMP CASE 1 STORAGE BOX 1 WATER CANISTER 1 TRIMMING MESH FULL SIZE 1 TOW CABLES 1 CUPOLA 1 FULL BIG TURRET 2 ANTENNAS 1 GUN 105MM M86 1 NIGHT VISION SCOPE STORAGE BOX 1 TURRET REAR STORAGE BASKET 1 TURRET SIDE STORAGE BOX 1 SIGNAL FLAG MOUNT 1 SEARCHLIGHT 1 M2 MACHINE GUN 1 COMMANDERS M1919 MACHINE GUN 2 FULL FIGURES 10 POLY CAP SMALL 16 POLY CAP LARGE 2 FULL TRACKS 1 Rope
PARTS 294PCS 6 sprues Length: 252mm, Width: 96mm
Decalsheet (waterslide) MARKING FOR 1 VERSION ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES THE NEGEV MID 1980S
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The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a British light utility aircraft and regional airliner designed and originally manufactured by Britten-Norman of the United Kingdom. Still in production, the Islander is one of the best-selling commercial aircraft types produced in Europe. Although designed in the 1960s, over 750 are still in service with commercial operators around the world. The aircraft is a light transport with over 30 military aviation operators around the world.
Initial aircraft were manufactured at Britten-Norman’s factory in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, UK. After Fairey Aviation acquired the Britten-Norman company, its Islanders and Trislander aircraft were built in Romania, then shipped to Avions Fairey in Belgium for finishing before being flown to the UK for flight certification. The Islander has been in production for more than 50 years.
Further development
Despite the relative success of the Islander, Britten-Norman experienced wider financial difficulties during the late 1960s, ultimately resulting in the company entering receivership in October 1971. In August 1972, Britten-Norman was purchased by the Fairey Aviation Group, forming the Fairey Britten-Norman company; shortly thereafter, the majority of manufacturing activity for both the Islander and Trislander was transferred to its Avions Fairey factory in Gosselies, Belgium. Completed aircraft were flown to Bembridge for final customer preparation prior to delivery.Inflight BN-2T
Fairey Aviation set about the development of a more powerful model, the Turbo Islander, equipped with a pair of Lycoming LTP101 turboprop engines. However, testing revealed that the LTP101 engines were too powerful for the aircraft; thus, following a period of re-designing, the project evolved into the Turbine Islander (BN-2T), equipped with a pair of Allison 250 turboprop engines instead. However, Fairey encountered financial difficulty, resulting in the Fairey Britten-Norman company entering receivership and the firm’s acquisition by Oerlikon Buerle of Switzerland, leading to the formation of Pilatus Britten-Norman, whereupon some production activity was transferred back to Bembridge.
Another development was a turbo-normalizing system with RaJay turbocharger for the -2, -3, -6, -8, and -9 models allowing full power up to 14,000 feet (4,300 metres) with attendant increase in true airspeed and takeoff and climb performance. Presently Talco in Texas holds the STC.
In 1969, an improved version, the BN-2A Islander, conducted its maiden flight. It incorporated aerodynamic and flight equipment improvements, such as lower-drag engine cowlings and undercarriage, an improved interior, and an expanded rear baggage area with external access. In 1970, to improve hot-and-high performance, more powerful Lycoming O-540-K1-B5 engines were made available, alongside optional tiptanks and an elongated nose to house baggage.Islander equipped with ducted fans, 1978
In 1977, a single standard BN-2 was refitted with Dowty Rotol ducted fans. The ducted fan produced less noise than conventional propeller propulsion. Some structural strengthening of the main wing spar at the root was required due to the extra weight. This aircraft was subject to 18 months of flying trials to test the suitability of the ducted fan as a means of reducing aircraft noise; these tests reportedly demonstrated a 20 decibel noise reduction as well as increased thrust and reduced pollution.
In 1978, a further improved version, the BN-2B Islander II, was produced as a result of a product improvement program. The BN-2B model involved several changes, including a redesigned cockpit and a reduction in cabin noise levels. In 1980, it was decided to make available turboprop engines for the type, adopting twin Allison 250-B17C engines; when the latter are installed, the aircraft is designated the BN-2T Turbine Islander. The first such BN-2T entered service in 1981.
In February 1999, the acquisition of Romaero, the Romanian manufacturer of the Islander, by Britten-Norman Group was announced. By May 2006, a greater sales emphasis was being placed upon the Defender over the Islander. In December 2006, aerospace publication Flight International observed that: “The only civil aircraft that remains in production in the UK is the tiny Britten-Norman Islander”.
In early 2008, B-N was studying a version powered by 350 hp (260 kW) aircraft diesel engines with SMA Engines, already offering the 230 hp (170 kW) SMA SR305-230. In May 2010, Britten-Norman announced that manufacturing of the Islander would be relocated from Romania to a new site in the UK, due to the rising costs of production in Romania.
Electric Project Fresson
Supported by Britten-Norman, Cranfield Aerospace wants to develop an electric propulsion system for the over 700 Islanders currently operated.
Trislander
In 1968, the original second Islander prototype was re-used for a further development programme, being modified into a stretched aircraft with greater capacity, referred to as the Super Islander. However, the Super Islander programme was aborted without proceeding to certification. The prototype later received further design changes to produce the three-engined version, the BN-2A Mk III Trislander. This aircraft has a stretched fuselage, modified landing gear and a third engine, which is mounted on the tail. On 11 September 1970, the Trislander prototype conducted its maiden flight, appearing at the 1970 Farnborough Air Show the same day.
Design
Cockpit of a BN-2 Islander
The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a high-wing cantilever monoplane with a rectangular fuselage and two wing-mounted engines; early aircraft were equipped with a pair of piston engines while later production models may be alternatively fitted with turboprop engines in their place. The rectangular cross section fuselage, which is furnished with a conventional tail unit and fixed tricycle landing gear, typically accommodates a single pilot and up to nine passengers in a commuter configuration, each row being accessed by its own door; the cabin can be rapidly reconfigured, allowing for a single aircraft to undertake a diverse range of tasks within a minimal period of time. Often referring to the type as “The world’s most versatile aircraft”, Britten-Norman promotes the Islander’s low direct operating costs, minimal maintenance, and its stability in flight as major attributes of the aircraft.
The original Islander was designed with an emphasis upon providing ease of access within the short haul sector to remote locations as a safe, efficient, and profitable transport aircraft. It has been regularly used by such operators, including the frequent use of unprepared rough airstrips and from challenging terrain; the Islander being capable of short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations. The low load height and wide side doors provide for easy access for passenger and cargo operations, while the aircraft’s ability to maintain a high takeoff frequency has led to the type’s use for parachuting. For operating within noise-sensitive environments, silencers can be equipped on both the aircraft’s engine and propellers.Exit in a parachuting exercise
Designed as a small and inexpensive commuter/utility aircraft, various cabin configurations and equipment loadouts are available to suit a wide variety of different purposes, including charter flights, scheduled flights, agricultural uses, aerial firefighting, air freight VIP/executive transport, aerial surveillance, air ambulance, paradropping, and law enforcement. The design programme can be entirely personalized, allowing each customer to be involved in every area of the aircraft’s manufacture to mold it to their preferences. Later versions of the Islander offer various options, including enlarged bay doors, 3-bladed scimitar propellers, low drag fairings, modern interior, ergonomic leather seating, in-flight entertainment systems, and alternative seat arrangements; underwing hardpoints can also be installed for carrying pod, spray booms and other external stores.
BN-2A
Production version with minor modification from prototype and increased takeoff weight.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 10 passengers / 2,048 lb (929 kg) maximum payload
Length: 35 ft 7+3⁄4 in (10.86 m)
Wingspan: 49 ft 0 in (14.94 m)
Height: 13 ft 8+3⁄4 in (4.18 m)
Wing area: 325.0 sq ft (30.19 m2)
Aspect ratio: 7.4:1
Airfoil: NACA 23012
Empty weight: 4,114 lb (1,866 kg) equipped (without avionics)
Max takeoff weight: 6,600 lb (2,994 kg)
Fuel capacity: 137 imp gal (165 US gal; 620 L)
Powerplant: 2 × Lycoming O-540-E4C5 6-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engines, 260 hp (190 kW) each
Propellers: 2-bladed Hartzell HC-C2YK-2B constant speed propellers, 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) diameter
Performance
Maximum speed: 148 kn (170 mph, 274 km/h) at sea level
Cruise speed: 130 kn (150 mph, 240 km/h) at 12,000 ft (3,700 m) (59% power)
Stall speed: 40 kn (46 mph, 74 km/h) (flaps down)
Never exceed speed: 183 kn (211 mph, 339 km/h)
Range: 755 nmi (869 mi, 1,398 km) at 130 kn (150 mph; 241 km/h) and 12,000 ft (3,700 m) (59% power, standard fuel)
Service ceiling: 11,300 ft (3,400 m)
Rate of climb: 860 ft/min (4.4 m/s) at sea level
Take-off run to 50 ft (15 m): 1,218 ft (370 m) (at sea level)
Landing run from 50 ft (15 m): 980 ft (300 m) (at sea level)
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High quality model KIT CONTAINS A COMPLETE PLASTIC MODEL + RESIN PARTS + PHOTOETCHED PARTS + DECAL SHEET + TWO LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION SHEET
PAINT AND GLUE ARE NOT INCLUDED
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Type: Fighter aircrafts Period: Modern Country: United States Skill: 3 Model Dim.: 27,0 cm Box Dim.: 290 x 190 x 45 mm
Box contents
1 FUEL TANK 1 NOSE 1 FUSELAGE 1 COCKPIT 1 COCKPIT FLOOR 2 INTAKE 2 MAIN WING 1 NOZZLE 1 CANOPY 1 AIR BRAKE 1 SEATS 2 ENGINE NOZZLE 1 Left side wing INCLUDED 1 Right side wing INCLUDED 1 Large central wing INCLUDED 1 large part of the fuselage INCLUDED 1 full Canopy CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED
ARMAMENTS include: 2 CENTRAL PYLON 2 WING PYLON 4 x AIM-9M 4 x AIM-7F
Decalsheet (waterslide) HIGH DETAIL& QUALITY Decals for 4 versions
SUPER DECALS SHEET FOR 4 VERSIONS – COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET
IL Heyl Ha’Avir (Israeli Air Force 1948-now) Military 106 Tayeset (Spearhead) Sqn. 828 June 2010 – Tel Nof AB FS36176 FS36251
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Box contents
4 Plastic sprue Number of parts:57 1 Plastic sprue (Clear) Length:134 mm
Wingspan:130 mm
– New mould – Surfaces show structural details and recessed panel lines – Detailed cockpit – Movable variable-geometry wings – Landing gear optionally extended or retracted – 6 Phoenix guided missiles – 2 Sidewinder missiles
Decalsheet (waterslide)
Decals for 2 US versions: – US Navy – NAS Oceana Grumman F14D Tomcat VF-101 Grim Reapers 163414 / AD-163 September 2004 – US Navy – NAS Oceana Grumman F14D Tomcat VF-101 Grim Reapers 164342 / AD-164 September 2004
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Number of parts:79 Length:105 mm Rotor Diameter:101 mm 2 Plastic sprue (Black)
Decalsheet (waterslide) AH-64D Apache Longbow 2ND AVIATON BATTALION 101ST AIRBORNE AIR ASSAULT U.S. ARMY AVIATONTELL AFAR AIR BASE IRAQ 2003 HOME BASE FORT CAMPBELL KENTUCKY USA 2003
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