Do 217K-1 WWII German Bomber

In 1914 renowned German airship manufacturer Count Zeppelin established a special design bureau within his company led by Claudius Dornier. This bureau later evolved into Dornier - one of the Third Reich’s leading aircraft manufacturing firms. The company specialised primarily in producing bombers and maritime aircraft with the Do 17 and Do 217 series becoming their most notable bomber productions.

The Do 217K-1 bomber was a variant of the basic Do 217 model featuring a modified front fuselage section. Its new cockpit integrated the upper canopy into a single unit creating more crew space and enhancing pilot visibility. Powered by twin BMW 80ID engines the aircraft could reach 515 km/h at 4000 meters. The bomber featured robust defensive armament at five points (later expanded to seven) and could carry a maximum bomb load of 4000 kg.

The first Do 217K-1 prototype flew on March 21 1942 with serial production beginning in autumn of the same year. Though initially conceived as a night bomber it served in both daytime and nighttime strike operations across Western Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Model Features

• Version of the Do 217 bomber featuring a modified cockpit with expanded glazing area
• Detailed reproduction of the unique enlarged glass cockpit distinctive to this variant
• Precise reproduction of aircraft geometry based on actual Do 217K-1 bomber examples
• Highly detailed elements throughout including gun mounts crew cockpit and engines
• Paint schemes and decals provided for four marking options 

Model Information

• Scale: 1:48
• Number of Parts: 224 pieces
• Length: 366 mm
• Width: 399 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm