1/144 Atlas Editions DieCast Ilyushin DB-3 (IL-4)
Pricing & History
-
Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
- Sold Date
- Source eBay UK
Atlas Die-Cast 1/144 Scale Aircraft - Russian Ilyushin DB-3 (IL-4) ~ Mint in Box. This is your opportunity to own a highly collectible 1/144 die-cast replica of this famous aircaft from the Atlas Military Giants of the Sky Series. This superb pre-painted and assembled die-cast model from the Military Giants of the Sky series requires only installation of the undercarriage to complete. These are a simple push fit. The model also has an optional and attractive heavy duty black plastic flying display stand bearing the name of the aircraft (Illouchine DB-3) in silver. ___________________________________________________________________ Historical Information DB-3 Ilyushin DB-3 (DB for Dalniy Bombardirovschik) was a long range, twin-engine, low-wing monoplane that first flew in 1935. It was the precursor of the Ilyushin Il-4 (originally named DB-3f). 1,528 were built and served in numerous roles, particularly as long range, general purpose bombers and torpedo bombers. DB-3s were the first Soviet planes to bomb Berlin. The names TsKB-30 and DB-3 were used in 1936-1938. Later aircraft were named DB-3b. A modified aircraft, (TsKB-30 "Moskva") flew from Moscow to Spassk-Dalnyj (7580 km) in 24 h 36 min (an average speed of 307 km/h) mostly at 7,000 m under control of Vladimir K. Kokkinaki and A. M. Berdyanskij, then from Moscow to Miscou
read more
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.