{"product_id":"dornier-do217-j1-j2-nachtjager-1-72-scale-italeri-it91266","title":"Dornier Do217 J1\/J2 Nachtjager - 1\/72 Scale - Italeri - IT91266","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Italeri Dornier Do 217 J1\/J2 Nachtjäger is a 1\/72 scale plastic model kit of the heavily armed German night fighter developed during the Second World War. Based on the versatile Do 217 bomber airframe, the J-series was adapted to intercept Allied bombers operating after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft’s specialised equipment included Lichtenstein radar for locating targets at night. Its offensive armament comprised 20 mm cannons and 7.92 mm machine guns concentrated in the forward nose section. These features gave the Nachtjäger a purposeful appearance that distinguished it from the bomber versions of the Do 217.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed model measures approximately 24.5 cm long. A decal sheet provides options for German Luftwaffe and Italian Regia Aeronautica aircraft, allowing the kit to be finished in two different national schemes and displayed as part of a wider collection of wartime night fighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scalemodelshop.co.uk\/1-72-aircraft\/\"\u003e1\/72 Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand complete your build with our selection of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scalemodelshop.co.uk\/paints\/\"\u003emodel paints\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scalemodelshop.co.uk\/glue\/\"\u003emodelling glues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scalemodelshop.co.uk\/weathering\/\"\u003eweathering products\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/72 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer SKU: 91266\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDornier Do 217 J1\/J2 Nachtjäger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin-engine Luftwaffe night fighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive Lichtenstein radar installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForward-mounted cannons and machine guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals for Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleted model length of approximately 24.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for WWII night fighter collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue and paints are sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarking Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman Luftwaffe Dornier Do 217 J1\/J2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian Regia Aeronautica Dornier Do 217 J1\/J2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dornier Do 217 was a twin-engine, high-wing aircraft used extensively by the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War. Its adaptable design allowed different versions to undertake conventional bombing, attacks against surface targets and night interception missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Do 217 J1 and J2 variants were developed specifically for the night fighter role as Allied nocturnal bombing operations increased. Lichtenstein airborne radar helped the crew identify and approach targets in darkness, while the concentrated forward armament provided the firepower required to engage heavy bombers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Luftwaffe pilots regarded the Do 217 as less manoeuvrable than some other night fighters, it was considered robust and reliable. The aircraft could reach a maximum speed of approximately 500 km\/h. Its endurance, radar equipment and heavy armament enabled it to contribute to Germany’s night air defence campaign, while a small number also served with the Regia Aeronautica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlue and paints are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeffrey Stein Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67629869105367,"sku":"IT91266","price":825.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/6168\/5463\/files\/IT91266-1.jpg?v=1791206231","url":"https:\/\/aviationshop.co.za\/products\/dornier-do217-j1-j2-nachtjager-1-72-scale-italeri-it91266","provider":"The Aviation Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}