MDR14455 Curtiss-Wright CW-21

The “MDR14455 Curtiss-Wright CW-21” kit consist of detailed high quality 3D printed parts, photoethed parts and decals to assemble of the Curtiss-Wright CW-21B aircraft model in scale 1/144.

The Curtiss-Wright Model 21 (also known as the Curtiss-Wright Model 21 Demonstrator, the Curtiss-Wright CW-21 Interceptor, and the Curtiss-Wright CW-21 Demon) was an American fighter-interceptor developed by the St. Louis Airplane Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation during the 1930s. Model 21B Interceptor was easily identifiable by the inward retracting main landing gear that eliminated the need for the undercarriage fairings notable on the Model 21. With its light construction, radial engine, low wing loading, limited pilot protection and lack of self-sealing fuel tanks, the CW-21B was the Allied fighter most similar to the opposing Japanese fighters. It had a rate of climb superior to the Nakajima Ki-43-I (“Oscar”) and Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero. The 24 CW-21Bs were assembled at Andir airfield, Bandung, Java, in February 1941, equipping Vliegtuiggroep IV, Afdeling 2 (“Air Group IV, No. 2 Squadron”; 2-VLG IV). 2-VLG IV claimed four aerial victories during the Netherlands East Indies campaign (1941-1942). The Curtiss-Wright Model 21B was produced in 1938-1940. The aircraft was operated from 1939 to 1942.