FW-200C-4 Condor Die-Cast Model

High above the ocean, FW-200 Condors relayed the position of allied convoys.

Recognizable from its huge wingspan and tall stature, this Focke Wulf FW-200 Condor was known as F8+CS of the 8.KG40 unit. Painted in mottled green and grey colors of the Luftwaffe, the aircraft was refitted for combat duties at the start of WWII, relaying the position of allied convoys. Carrying an onboard search radar and fitted with underwing bomb stations, it was later used for low-level attack missions against waterborne vessels.

Features:

• Realistic paint scheme, etched panel lines, and printed decals
• Pre-installed landing gear and display stand to show the aircraft in flight
• Clear cockpit and detailed gun turrets
• Rotating propellers
• Measures 6.75”l with a 9” wingspan at 1:144 scale

History and Specifications:
Designed by renowned German engineer Kurt Tank, the Focke Wulf FW-200 Condor was commandeered by the Luftwaffe for use on tactical reconnaissance and strike missions. Featuring a pressurized cabin for flights up to 20,000 ft in altitude, it was initially powered by four Pratt & Whitney Hornet radial engines, which allowed speeds up to 240 mph. Flying low above the waters on combat missions, it struck heavy blows to allied ships, dropping three bombs in quick succession. Dubbed “The Scourge of the Atlantic” by Winston Churchill, FW-200 aircraft were eventually fended off by carrier-borne Hawker Hurricane fighters.