ACA12545 - Academy - 1/72 SB2C-4 Helldiver Op. Iceburg""

The SB2C-4 Helldiver “Operation Iceberg” is a 1/72 scale representation of the U.S. Navy’s late-World War II carrier-based dive bomber, operated during the final and largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War—Operation Iceberg, the invasion of Okinawa in 1945. Designed as a replacement for the SBD Dauntless, the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver delivered greater speed and payload capacity, serving as a key strike aircraft from U.S. aircraft carriers during intense kamikaze-infested operations.

The SB2C-4 variant featured structural improvements, enhanced dive braking systems, and increased ordnance capability, making it more effective in its ground-attack and anti-shipping roles. Academy’s kit captures this powerful naval dive bomber with finely engraved surface detail, accurate cockpit layout, and authentic WWII Pacific theatre markings tied to the Okinawa campaign.

Box Contents:

• Injection-moulded plastic sprues
• Detailed Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver dive bomber (1/72 scale)
• Finely engraved panel lines and surface detailing
• Highly detailed cockpit with pilot and gunner stations
• Internal bomb bay with optional open/closed configuration
• Realistic radial engine and cowling assembly
• Folding wing option (where applicable)
• Landing gear and arrestor hook detail
• External bomb load and ordnance components
• Clear canopy and glazing parts
• Waterslide decals for Operation Iceberg / Okinawa campaign markings
• Illustrated assembly instructions