1/72 Bf 110 G-4 Italeri 1314

FULLY UPGRADE MOULDSDECALS FOR 5 VERSIONS – COLOURED INSTRUCTION SHEET AND PHOTO ETCHED FRET INCLUDEDThe Messerschmitt Bf 110 was developed in the second half of the ’30s; to equip the Luftwaffe with a twin-engined heavy fighter that could be used on long range to perform multirole missions as fighter; tactical bomber; and close support. The Messerschmitt Bf 110 G entered service in May 1942 and was characterized; compared to previous versions; for the adoption of two 1475 HP Daimler Benz DB 605 engines. With the new engines it was able to reach the speed of 595 km / h. In particular; the G-4 version; assumed the role of heavy night fighter with the task of counterbalance the Allied bombers incursions over the skies of Germany. Heavily armed; thanks to the possibility of installing; under the fuselage; two MK 108 30 mm guns. Furthermore the adoption of FuG202 radar; optimized for night hunting; made it a formidable opponent of British Lancaster bombers or American B-17s “Flying Fortress”.