The Boeing Model 299 was a promising new design for a bomber requirement from the USAAC but lost to the Douglas B-18 Bolo after th crash of the prototype due to pilot error (failure to remove control locks before take-off). Nevertheless, the USAAC quietly pursued continued evaluation of the type and the B-17 Flying Fortress entered production.

The early Fortresses’ gained combat experience with the RAF and proved that the design was not yet ready. The aircraft lacked defensive armament, especially in the tail, and a number of other issues which Boeing addressed with the next version: the B-17E. This new version saw a lengthened rear fuselage, larger vertical stabilizer, and an enclosed gunner's position in the tail. The side blisters were replaced by sliding window panels with waist gun positions, and powered turrets were added to the dorsal (behind the cockpit) and ventral (aft of the radio compartment) sides of the aircraft.


Product Features
• Precisely engraved cockpit & landing gear
• The surface of the plane is decorated with fully engraved pane lines and rivet detail
• Cartograf" decal includedAuthentic engine assembly with propeller
• Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly
• Requires construction and painting
• Paint and glue not included
• Scale 1:72
SKU ACA-12533
Brand Academy

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