Tamiya 1/48 Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik & GAZ-67B – WWII Soviet Aircraft & Vehicle
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Scale: 1/48
Subject: Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik and GAZ-67B Utility Vehicle
Country: Soviet Union
Era: World War II
Type: Ground-Attack Aircraft and Military Utility Vehicle
Material: Injection-molded plastic
Assembly Required: Yes
Product Description
Build two iconic Soviet military subjects from World War II with the Tamiya 1/48 scale Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik and GAZ-67B combination set.
This impressive package combines the heavily armed IL-2 Shturmovik ground-attack aircraft with the rugged GAZ-67B military utility vehicle, creating an excellent foundation for a Soviet airfield display or diorama.
The IL-2 was one of the most important Soviet combat aircraft of World War II, earning a reputation for its armored protection, powerful weapons, and effectiveness against ground targets.
Tamiya's detailed kit reproduces the distinctive two-seat IL-2 with swept outer wings, a sharp nose, and the wooden rear fuselage characteristic of this version.
Kit Features
Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik
Detailed 1/48 scale two-seat IL-2 ground-attack aircraft.
Accurate sharp-nose configuration and swept outer wings.
Representation of the wooden rear fuselage.
Detailed two-seat cockpit interior.
Detailed landing gear bays.
Choice of open or closed canopy.
Three aircraft marking options.
GAZ-67B Utility Vehicle
Detailed 1/48 scale Soviet GAZ-67B military vehicle.
Open-top utility vehicle configuration.
Suitable for display alongside the aircraft.
Adds interest and scale to an airfield diorama.
Additional Contents
Three figures in total.
Aircraft decals and marking options.
Illustrated assembly instructions.
Parts for one aircraft and one military vehicle.
Historical Background
The Ilyushin IL-2 Shturmovik was one of the most extensively produced military aircraft in history. Designed to support Soviet ground forces, it combined substantial armor protection with cannon, machine guns, bombs, and rockets.
The two-seat versio
