Diecast Aircraft Information

MetalWings Diecast Aircraft Reference by Dauntless Aviation

The first Ju-87s received by the Italian Air Force were operational aircraft with the
Luftwaffe. They came with German paint schemes and markings that were painted over
with those of the Regia Aeronautica. The Italian crews changed the aircraft name to
picchiata, meaning a good thrashing or can mean dive-bomber. The next derivative of
the word is picchiatello, “slightly crazy”, a good description of plane and pilot in the midst
of an almost vertical dive. Picchiatello became the new name for the Italian Ju-87.

The Regia Aeronautica took delivery of some Ju-87D-3 earlier in 1943. These were
assigned to 2 new Gruppi, 103 and 121 which meant inexperienced pilots. When Allied
forces invaded Sicily, July 10 1943 the dive-bomber response was left to these Italians.
They went to Southern Italy and Sicily to counter the invasion. The overwhelming aerial
supremacy of the Allies literally devastated the Stukas with the loss of one US destroyer.
Remnants of Gruppo 121 went back to Sardinia early into the 38-day campaign but 103
Gruppo literally ceased to exist.

Junkers Ju-87D-3 Specifications
Type: Single Engined Medium Bomber

Power Plant: 1 X 1,440hp Junkers Jumo 211J, 12 cylinder in line, water cooled

Wingspan: 45ft 3.25in (13.80m)
Length: 36ft 1in (11.00m)
Height: 12ft 9.5in (3.90 m)
Wing Area: 362.7sq ft (33.60 sq m)

Empty weight: 8,686lbs (3,940 kg)
Loaded weight: 14,550lbs (6,600 kg)

Max Speed 255mph (410 km/h)
Climbing Rate: 3000 meters in 14 minutes
Max range: 410mi (660 km)
Service Ceiling: 27,885ft (8,500 m)

Armament: 2 x 20mm MGH151/20 one in each wing,
1x7.92mm MG81machine gun, rear cockpit,
Ordnance: 1x 551 lb (250 kg) or 1x 1,103 lb (500 kg)
or 1x 2205 lb (1,000 kg) bomb under fuselage, plus 4x 551 lb
(250 kg) or 2x 1103 lb (500 kg) bombs under wings. Maximum load - 3,500 lbs.

True 1/72 scale
Assembled except for optional weapons that are provided
Professionally painted
All markings are pad applied to give you the best quality.
Stand provided or display on wheels
Spinning propeller
Extensive use of metal with minimum plastic
Highly collectable

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
HA0150
Italian JU 87D-3, 207a Squadriglia
103 Gruppo, Regia Aeronautica, Sardinia, Italy
LIMITED EDITION

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