The Italeri Junkers Ju 88 A-17 Torpedo Bomber is a 1/72 scale model kit of the specialised torpedo-carrying version of one of the Luftwaffe’s most versatile aircraft of the Second World War. Reference 1489 builds into a model measuring 20cm and includes new decal sheets with interesting versions, giving aircraft modellers an appealing subject with a distinctive maritime role.

Italeri Junkers Ju 88 A-17 Torpedo Bomber 1/72 Kit

The twin-engine Junkers Ju 88 became one of the mainstays of the Luftwaffe during the Second World War. Robust, versatile and adaptable, the aircraft was employed in several different roles, including conventional bomber, night fighter, ground-attack aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft and torpedo bomber. This Italeri kit represents the Ju 88 A-17, a version developed specifically for the torpedo bomber role.

The Ju 88 A-17 Torpedo Bomber

The Ju 88 A-17 was developed from the same airframe as the A-4 bomber version, retaining the characteristic low-wing configuration. Substantial modifications were introduced to enable the aircraft to use naval torpedoes adapted for aerial launch. This specialised role saw the Ju 88 A-17 deployed against Allied shipping across major operational areas ranging from the North Sea and Atlantic to the Mediterranean.

For modellers interested in German aircraft of the Second World War, the A-17 offers a distinctive variation on the familiar Ju 88 design. Its torpedo bomber role also makes it an interesting addition alongside other subjects within a collection of 1/72 aircraft.

Model Features

This scale model kit is produced in 1/72 scale, with the completed model measuring 20cm. New decal sheets are supplied with interesting versions, providing finishing choices for the model.

The combination of the Ju 88 A-17’s specialised torpedo bomber configuration, its Second World War operational role and the manageable 1/72 scale makes Italeri 1489 a strong subject for an aircraft modelling project. The finished model represents a notable maritime strike variant of the adaptable Junkers Ju 88 family.