Dornier Do-217 J-1 / J-2 Nachtjaeger
Italeri 91266

Do 217 J-1/J-2 Nachtjäger

Plastic model kit depicting the German Dornier Do 217 J-1/J-2 Nachtjäger night fighter. The assembled model measures approximately 24.5 cm in length. The kit includes decals for five marking variants, a painting mask, and full-color assembly instructions. The figure shown in the manufacturer's materials is not included.

Model Features

• Detailed model of the Dornier Do 217 J-1/J-2 Nachtjäger,
• Finished model length: approximately 24.5 cm,
• Decals for 5 marking variants,
• Painting mask,
• Color assembly instructions.

Available painting and marking variants

1. Dornier Do 217 J-2, Luftwaffe, Nachtjagdgeschwader 4, unknown group, February 1943. The aircraft was later transferred to the Regia Aeronautica.
2. Dornier Do 217 J-2, Luftwaffe, Nachtjagdgeschwader 4, unknown group, May 1943. The aircraft was later transferred to the Regia Aeronautica.
3. Dornier Do 217 J-2, Luftwaffe, factory aircraft, winter 1942–1943.
4. Dornier Do 217 J-2, Luftwaffe, experimental aircraft with radar, Germany, 1943.
5. Dornier Do 217 J-1, Regia Aeronautica, 41° Stormo, 60° Gruppo, Lonate Pozzolo (VA), Italy, July 1943.

Prototype

The Dornier Do 217 was a twin-engine bomber and reconnaissance aircraft used by the Luftwaffe during World War II. The versatile design allowed various versions of the aircraft to be used for bombing missions, attacking surface targets, and operating at night.

The Do 217 J-1 and J-2 versions were developed as night fighters intended to counter Allied bombers. The aircraft featured a distinctive glazed nose and powerful armament mounted in the forward fuselage. The J-2 version also featured the Lichtenstein airborne radar, enabling detection and guidance of targets at night.

Armature armament included 20 mm cannons and 7.92 mm machine guns. The Do 217 J-1/J-2 was not among the most agile German night fighters, but its robust design, long range, and powerful armament made it a valuable platform for night operations against Allied aircraft. The manufacturer states a maximum speed of approximately 500 km/h.

Some Do 217 aircraft were also transferred to the Italian Air Force. One of the marking variants shown in the kit depicts the aircraft used by the Regia Aeronautica in 1943.

Note: The kit does not include glue or paints. Basic modeling tools are also required to build the model.