Aircraft ICM 1/48 WWII German Dornier Do 217K-1 Bomber

ICM 1/48 WWII German Dornier Do 217K-1 Bomber

Description
In 1914, renowned German airship manufacturer Count Zeppelin established a special design bureau within his company, led by Claudius Dornier. This bureau later evolved into Dornier - one of the Third Reich’s leading aircraft manufacturing firms. The company specialised primarily in producing bombers and maritime aircraft, with the Do 17 and Do 217 series becoming their most notable bomber productions.

The Do 217K-1 bomber was a variant of the basic Do 217 model, featuring a modified front fuselage section. Its new cockpit integrated the upper canopy into a single unit, creating more crew space and enhancing pilot visibility. Powered by twin BMW 80ID engines, the aircraft could reach 515 km/h at 4,000 meters. The bomber featured robust defensive armament at five points (later expanded to seven) and could carry a maximum bomb load of 4,000 kg.

The first Do 217K-1 prototype flew on March 21, 1942, with serial production beginning in autumn of the same year. Though initially conceived as a night bomber, it served in both daytime and nighttime strike operations across Western Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Model Features
Version of the Do 217 bomber featuring a modified cockpit with expanded glazing area
Detailed reproduction of the unique enlarged glass cockpit distinctive to this variant
Precise reproduction of aircraft geometry based on actual Do 217K-1 bomber examples
Highly detailed elements throughout, including gun mounts, crew cockpit, and engines
Paint schemes and decals provided for four marking options

Markings Available
Do 217K-1, Luftflotte 2, Mediterranean area, probably 1943
Do 217K-1, Stab/KG 2, Holland, 1943
Do 217K-1, 1./KG 66, Chartres, France, summer 1943
Do 217K-1, 1./KG 2, Rhein-Main, 1943

Model Information
Scale: 1:48
Number of Parts: 224 pieces
Length: 366 mm
Width: 399 mm
Includes detailed assembly instructions
Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm