Lemkits 1/32 Sukhoi Su-2 with the M-82 engine - Limited edition resin kit

Upor · February 6, 2022

1/32 Sukhoi Su-2 with M-82 engine – Limited edition resin kit

The history of this aircraft began in 1936 with the creation of the Ivanov multi-purpose aircraft project.

According to the results of the project competition, the aircraft, which was designed by a group led by Pavel Sukhoi,

was selected as the winner and was recommended for construction.

In the process of working on this project, he already had the name SZ - (Stalin's task) -(abbreviation Сталинское задание (Russian)).

In August 1937, this aircraft made its first flight.

In the process of improvements and testing,

after installing a more powerful M-88B engine,

the aircraft was adopted by the Red Army Air Force under the name BB-1 - Middle Bomber ( abbreviation "Ближний Бомбардировщик" (Russian).

In 1940, its serial production was started and it received its name Sukhoi Su-2.

On June 22, 1941, Su-2 aircraft entered the battle.

Very often used as an attack aircraft and without fighter cover, the Su-2 suffered heavy losses.

Due to their "survivability",

the Su-2 often returned to bases very damaged, but after repairs they returned to battle.

In part, such "survivability" was provided by the completely duplicated control of the navigator.

This gave a chance to return to base if the pilot was injured.

Su-2 production continued until 1942.

A total of 893 aircraft were produced. And some of them served until 1944.

For the design bureau led by Pavel Sukhoi, the Su2 was the beginning of a long journey in creating beautiful and formidable aircraft.

Our model at 1:32 represents a late version of the Su-2 with the M-82 engine.

Another interesting point,the combat units received the aircraft disassembled packed in container boxes.

Fully provided with everything necessary, including a ski chassis,

which was installed by technical personnel right at the airfield.

The ski chassis option is also included in our set.

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