Item No: 48279.
Experience the evolution of American counterinsurgency aviation with this B-26K Counter Invader model kit. Built to meet the USAF’s urgent need for versatile attack aircraft in the early 1960s, the Counter Invader featured substantial upgrades including reinforced wing structures, eight external weapon hardpoints, an enlarged rudder, wingtip fuel tanks, and dual controls for enhanced operational flexibility. First delivered in spring 1964, these aircraft saw extensive service in Southeast Asia beginning in 1966, operating from Thai bases on dangerous missions over Laos. Redesignated as A-26A ground attack aircraft due to diplomatic constraints, the Counter Invader proved its worth flying primarily under cover of darkness to evade the formidable Vietnamese air defense network. This 1/48 scale ICM kit captures a pivotal chapter in Vietnam War aviation history, perfect for enthusiasts of Cold War-era American military aircraft.
