This 1/72 scale MRC/Academy plastic model kit is an authentic replica of the JU-87 STUKA. The STUKA (Dive Bomber) flew for the first time in 1935, and entered production in 1937. It was designed with large trousered landing gear and fully equipment for dive bombing. During WWII in Poland, the low countries, France, Greece, and parts of the Russian front the JU-87 was terribly effective. But, during the battle of britain the slow STUKA with its fixed landing gear was slaughtered by allied fighters and was withdrawn to attack targets which were not heavily defended. In 1942~45 its main work was close support in the Russian front where it was an exceptional tank killer. The JU-87G-1 version carried two 37mm flack cannons in under-wing pods. Throughout the war, STUKA production was repeatedly ordered to end, only to be restarted since there were very few aircraft so specialized to take its place. Academys kit has fully engraved panel lines and rivet details, highly detailed cockpit and fixed landing gear, two clear canopy configurations and two 37mm flak cannons. Painting and decals enable the modeler to complete the pane as flow by the most decorated Luftwaffe pilot of WWII, Hans-Ulrich Rudel.