Italeri News Feb 2025

1/24 MB Actros MP4 Big Space – Grand Prix Edition

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Actros is the commercial name for Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty trucks. The Actros range was introduced in 1995 and quickly achieved significant commercial success, particularly in professional long-distance transport operations. Over time, it has undergone progressive evolution, reaching a high level of quality with the introduction of the “New Actros” to the market in 2012. This model is characterized by an extremely modern and contemporary design and the adoption of Euro 5 and Euro 6 engines, in compliance with the regulations of the period.The vehicle’s configuration was designed to optimize operational efficiency, ensuring maximum performance and minimal operating costs. The bold cabin design has provided users, whether small fleet owners or corporate operators, the opportunity to customize their vehicles with highly appealing and innovative aesthetic solutions.

1/72 A-26 B INVADER

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The A-26 Invader, a twin-engine attack aircraft designed and manufactured by the American company Douglas, exhibited extraordinary operational longevity. The first units reached the front lines during World War II in 1944, and later variants participated in all major conflicts of the 1950s and 1960s, such as the Korean and Indochina wars, and even the Vietnam War. The most widely produced version was the “B” model, distinguished by its heavy armament. The closed nose section housed between 6 and 8 Browning M2 .50 caliber (12.7 mm) machine guns, significantly enhancing its firepower. Due to the Invader’s robust structural design, the nose could also be fitted with 20 mm or 37 mm cannons, as well as a 75 mm howitzer. Powered by two reliable Pratt & Whitney R-2800 “Double Wasp” radial engines, each producing 2,000 horsepower, the Invader could achieve a top speed of 570 km/h even at full operational load.

1/35 SD.KFZ.10/4 with FLAK 30 and crew

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During World War II, the German army employed half-track vehicles, which ensured high mobility under all environmental conditions and on all types of terrain, for a variety of purposes through specialized versions and configurations. The Sd.Kfz. 10/4 was specifically designed to carry the 20mm FlaK 30 anti-aircraft gun mounted on a reinforced platform. It was used to protect troops on the move and convoys of tanks and vehicles from low-altitude enemy air attacks. The vehicle could carry up to eight soldiers and provided an effective solution for close-range air defense for ground forces. It was also frequently used in support of infantry operations, utilizing its 20mm weapon against ground defensive installations.

1/48 JAS-39D GRIPEN TWIN SEATER

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The Saab JAS 39 Gripen entered service in the second half of the 1990s, representing a significant advancement over its predecessors, such as the long-serving Saab 37 Viggen. The Swedish air superiority and multirole fighter was soon developed in a two-seat version to meet the demands of advanced pilot training. This variant retained essentially the same high performance as the single-seat fighter, while offering greater operational flexibility, enabling it to carry out reconnaissance and ground-attack missions. The aircraft’s innovative aerodynamic design, providing excellent maneuverability, combined with strong flight performance, a maximum speed of Mach 2.0, and the capability to carry a diverse and flexible offensive payload, also contributed to its commercial success outside Sweden.

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