This particular aircraft was flown by the Hero of the Soviet Union Lieutenant V.T.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.The IL-2M3 Shturmovik was a heavily armored ground-attack aircraft well-suited for close air support and anti-tank missions. Aleksuhin serving in the 167th Guards Air Regiment 617 ShAP during the pivotal year of 1943. The IL-2s robust design and firepower made it a formidable opponent against enemy tanks and ground targets earning it the nickname "Flying Tank" among Soviet troops.