Tamiya 61048 - 1/48 Dewoitine D.520  [61048]

Doing its initial journey on 2 October 1938, the Dewoitine D.520 finished up being a fashionable and nimble monoplane with refined aerodynamics and outstanding programs. It absolutely was driven by an in line 12 cylinder Hispano Suiza 12Y45 engine yielding 935hp and permitting a higher degree speed of 534km/h. Its armament comprised one 20mm HS404 gun shooting through propeller hub and two 7.5mm device tools in each wing. 1st manufacturing aircraft made its maiden journey on 31 October 1939. Just 200 from 437 aircraft stated in front side of this 25 June 1940 armistice could really get involved towards aerial flights regarding French Campaign. Their pilots promoted 108 formal aerial victories and 39 probables. Had the Armee de l'Air possessed a few more squadrons with this specific superb fighter, the fate with this specific Luftwaffe in the skies of France might have been different.

After the fall of France, the D.520 finished up being use extensively by the Vichy Air Force additionally totally free French items. Sizeable quantities was indeed utilized as advanced trainers by the Luftwaffe.