AFV Club AR48113 Lockheed U-2D IR Sensor carried ver. 1/48

AFV Club AR48113 Lockheed U-2D IR Sensor carried ver. 1/48 is a high-quality plastic airplane model kit designed for true aviation and historical modeling enthusiasts. This set replicates the reconnaissance variant of one of the most famous spy planes of the Cold War—the Lockheed U-2D, equipped with additional infrared sensor pods (IR sensor carried version), making the kit especially attractive to modelers interested in aviation intelligence technologies.

Detailed Information about the Model

• Scale: 1/48
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Country of use: United States of America
• Category: plastic model kit
• Additions: detailed cockpit equipment, IR sensor elements recreated with high precision
• Glue and paints are not included
• Manufacturer: AFV Club – a renowned brand in the modeling world

History and Use of the Lockheed U-2D

The Lockheed U-2D is a developed version of the famous American reconnaissance aircraft U-2, created in the 1950s by Lockheed. The U-2D was equipped with advanced infrared sensors, making it a key tool in extensive reconnaissance operations during the Cold War. These aircraft were mainly used by the United States Air Force for deep strategic reconnaissance missions over the territories of Eastern Bloc countries, including during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The operational period for this version of the aircraft was the 1960s and 1970s—the peak of intensive intelligence activities over both the USSR and other strategically important regions around the world.

Who is it recommended for?

AFV Club AR48113 Lockheed U-2D IR Sensor carried in 1/48 scale is particularly recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers. The model offers highly realistic detailing and specialized equipment, which will appeal to both military aviation enthusiasts and lovers of 20th-century espionage technology.

Build Difficulty Level:

• Difficulty level: 3/5

Recommended for modelers with experience working with 1/48 scale aircraft models – it allows you to develop new skills and enjoy the satisfaction of achieving a spectacular result.