IBG Models Plastic Model Kit

90/53 90mm Italian Anti-Aircraft Gun (1/72) IBG72159

This 1/72 scale IBG Models kit depicts the Cannone da 90/53, Italy’s most powerful and versatile artillery piece of World War II. Designed as a heavy anti-aircraft weapon, it also excelled in the anti-tank role, with performance comparable to the German 88mm gun.

• 1/72 scale plastic model kit
• Highly detailed 90/53 gun
• Accurate wartime design
• Suitable for dioramas or standalone display
• Compact but finely moulded components

The model offers a historically accurate reproduction of the 90/53, making it a valuable addition to any WWII artillery collection. Its detail and proportions ensure authenticity for both display and diorama building.

History

The Cannone da 90/53 entered service in 1940 and was quickly recognised as the most effective gun in Italian service. Capable of firing high-velocity shells at both aircraft and armoured targets, it was deployed across North Africa, the Mediterranean, and Italy. Mounted on field carriages, static emplacements, and even adapted to truck chassis, the weapon proved versatile and lethal. Its long barrel gave it excellent range and armour penetration, making it a formidable opponent for Allied forces. After the Italian armistice in 1943, many captured examples were pressed into German service as the 9 cm Flak 41(i), extending their operational life until 1945.