Aires 7016 U. S. Radial Engine R-2800(Early) 1/72 – resin aircraft engine model kit

Aires 7016 U. S. Radial Engine R-2800(Early) 1/72 is a high-quality model kit representing the early version of the legendary American star-shaped Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine. The model is produced in precise 1/72 scale, dedicated to aviation modeling enthusiasts and collectors seeking to elevate the detail level of their replicas. The kit is manufactured by the renowned Aires company, known for its accuracy of reproduction and quality materials.

• Scale: 1/72
• Category: Resin model, aircraft model accessory
• Material: durable resin with exceptionally sharp and precise detailing
• Additions: possible photo-etched elements (e.g., wires and small mechanical details)
• Country of use: United States of America
• Historical period: World War II and postwar period

The Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine is an 18-cylinder radial unit produced from the early 1940s. It powered many iconic American combat aircraft such as the P-47 Thunderbolt, F4U Corsair, B-26 Marauder, P-61 Black Widow, and C-46 Commando. The engine gave US planes an advantage in power and reliability during the intense battles of World War II across all fronts—from Europe to the Pacific. The early (Early) version was characterized by specific technical solutions that evolved during the war, faithfully reproduced in this kit with excellent accuracy.

Aires 7016 is a resin model that takes your aircraft’s realism to the next level. Details of the cylinders, wires, carburetors, exhaust pipes, and distinctive push rods are rendered with remarkable precision. The kit is a perfect addition for modelers wanting to professionally display the engine compartment in WWII aircraft models. Assembly is recommended for intermediate to advanced modelers due to the challenging precision of working with resin and photo-etched parts – difficulty level 4/5.

We recommend this kit to modelers seeking realistic details and historical authenticity; it will not only enrich any model fitted with an R-2800 engine but will also meet the expectations of collectors preparing dioramas and exhibition pieces.