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Kovozavody Prostejov 1/72 Ilyushin Il-2 'Interim Gunner's Station' # 7219
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KPH7219
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Plastic Model Kit
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The Ilyushin Il-2 “Interim Gunner’s Station” represents an important transitional phase in the development of one of the Second World War’s most iconic ground-attack aircraft.
Early production Il-2s were built as single-seat machines, but heavy combat losses quickly demonstrated the need for rear defensive armament to counter enemy fighters.
To address this urgent operational requirement, an interim solution was introduced in 1942: a hastily adapted rear gunner’s position added behind the pilot.
This field-inspired modification typically featured a simple, open cockpit with a manually operated machine gun, minimal armour protection, and limited structural refinement.
While far from ideal, it significantly improved the Il-2’s survivability by providing rearward defence against attacking fighters.
The interim gunner’s station was a compromise—cramped, exposed, and lacking the full armour protection that characterised later two-seat Il-2 variants.
Nevertheless, it proved effective enough to influence the formal redesign of the aircraft, leading directly to the production of fully engineered two-seat Il-2 models with improved armour, ergonomics, and defensive capability.
Historically, the Il-2 with its interim gunner’s station symbolises the rapid wartime adaptation of Soviet aircraft design under extreme pressure.
It stands as a testament to the Il-2’s evolution from a vulnerable single-seater into the heavily armed, survivable “Flying Tank” that played a decisive role on the Eastern Front.
| SKU | KPH7219 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kovozavody Prostejov |
| Scale | 1/72 |
| Short Description | Kovozavody Prostejov 1/72 Ilyushin Il-2 # 7219 |
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