The IBG 72530 2 in 1: Romanian Barbarossa (PZL 23A and PZL P.11F in Romanian Service) model kit is an excellent choice for modelers and aviation history enthusiasts interested in World War II. In 1/72 scale, you get two highly detailed models: the Polish light bomber PZL.23A Karaś and the PZL P.11F fighter – both faithfully recreated in the versions used by the Romanian Air Force during Operation Barbarossa in 1941, a key phase of the Eastern Front battles in World War II.

Technical Information about the Models

• PZL 23A Karaś – a Polish light bomber used since the mid-1930s, exported to Romania before the outbreak of the war. It saw service in the Romanian Air Force both before and during Operation Barbarossa. It was used for tactical bombing missions and reconnaissance on the Eastern Front.
• PZL P.11F – a version of the PZL P.11 fighter produced under license by Industria Aeronautică Română (IAR). Used by Romania from the late 1930s to the early years of World War II, it proved effective in defensive and patrol missions during the Soviet invasion of Romania and later during Romania's participation in the invasion of the Soviet Union (Operation Barbarossa).
• Period of use: World War II, years 1939–1943
• Country of use: Romania

Kit Features

• Scale: 1/72
• Category: plastic model kit
• High quality plastic parts for precise assembly
• Decals with authentic Romanian markings from the Barbarossa period
• Detailed assembly instruction with historical paint schemes

Who is this kit for?

IBG 72530 2 in 1 is a set designed for both intermediate and advanced modelers looking to expand their collection with unique machines from Romanian aviation history. The construction difficulty is rated at 3/5, making it attractive even for less experienced builders, though it does require precision and patience.

This kit is an excellent choice for historians, Eastern Front enthusiasts, and modelers wishing to recreate rare aircraft variants with authentic details and markings. Highly recommended for dioramas and for the reconstruction of air battles over Eastern Europe!