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B-24H Liberator Desktop Model Plane
B-24H Liberator
The B-24H Liberator holds the record as the most produced American combat aircraft in World War II. A four-engine strategic heavy bomber, the Liberator attained distinguished war record with its operations in the Pacific, African, Middle Eastern, and European theaters. It served in all theaters of combat, delivering large bomb loads over long distances. The Liberator’s major contribution in World War II was as a bomber, especially in the Pacific.
As the most complicated and expensive long-range bomber of its time since its range of 2200 miles was greater than the B-17, more Liberators were built than any other WWII bomber. However, the model was redesigned due to its vulnerability to head-on attack. The B-24H was improved with a nose turret, generally a modified Emerson A-6 tail turret, to reduce interference during battle.
Weaponry:
• 11 machine guns, max. bomb load 8,000 lbs.
• Short range (˜400 mi): 8,000 lb (3,600 kg)
• Long range (˜800 mi): 5,000 lb (2,300 kg)
• Very long range (˜1,200 mi): 2,700 lb (1,200 kg) This meticulously hand-carved B-24H Liberator mahogany wood desktop model plane depicts the glory of the Liberator. Scaled from an exact blueprint, this work of art was lavished and hand-painted with great concern for details and accuracy. A wood base enhanced by a metal history plate comes with this desktop model plane .
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American heavy bomber, built by Consolidated Aircraft. It was produced in greater numbers than any other American combat aircraft of World War II and still holds the record as the most produced U.S. military aircraft. It was used by many Allied air forces and every U.S. branch of service during the war, attaining a distinguished war record with its operations in the northern European, Pacific and Mediterranean theaters.
Often compared to the better known B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-24 was a more modern design with a higher top speed and greater range yet it had a similar bombload and defensive armament. Nevertheless, popular opinion among aircrews and general staff tended to favor the B-17's rugged qualities above all other considerations. The B-24 was notorious among American air crews for its tendency to catch fire. The placement of the B-24's fuel tanks throughout the upper fuselage and its lightweight construction, designed both to increase range and optimize assembly line production, made the aircraft vulnerable to battle damage.The B-24 was more difficult to fly as well, with heavy control forces and poor formation flying characteristics. The B-24 nevertheless provided excellent service in a variety of roles thanks to its large payload and long range.
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