Aircraft model Dornier Do 217 J1/J2 Nachtjäger 1/72 - Italeri 91266

The Italeri 91266 model kit recreates in 1/72 scale the Dornier Do 217 J1/J2 Nachtjäger, a night-fighter variant of the German twin-engine Dornier Do 217 used during World War II. This kit lets you build a 24.5 cm long aircraft, representative of the night interceptors developed to counter Allied bombers.

The Dornier Do 217 was a high-wing twin-engine aircraft used by the Luftwaffe in multiple roles: bombing, attacks against surface targets, reconnaissance, and night fighting depending on the versions. The Do 217 J1 and J2 were specifically developed for night interception missions. In this role, the crew had to locate and then intercept enemy aircraft in the dark—where detection and onboard armament were crucial.

The Nachtjäger version was equipped with the Lichtenstein radar intended for target identification. Its nose received a substantial armament combining 20 mm cannons and 7.92 mm machine guns. The Do 217 J was known for being robust and reliable, despite handling being considered more limited than that of other night fighters. The aircraft could reach 500 km/h.

This static model is an interesting subject for scale modelers who enjoy World War II German aviation, twin-engine aircraft, and the history of night fighting. The 1/72 scale makes it easy to integrate the model into a collection of military aircraft while keeping a final length of 24.5 cm.

Italeri includes a decal sheet for 5 versions, offering several decoration options. The kit also comes with masks and a full-color assembly guide. Figures are not included.

Classified as Skill 3 by Italeri, this Dornier Do 217 J1/J2 Nachtjäger is aimed at modelers who want to assemble and decorate a historical night fighter aircraft in 1/72 scale. The painting phase and decal application in particular help recreate the operational look of this German World War II interceptor.

Technical features:

• Assemble-it-yourself aircraft model kit
• Brand: Italeri
• Reference: 91266
• Subject: Dornier Do 217 J1/J2 Nachtjäger
• Scale: 1/72
• Period: World War II
• Country depicted: Germany
• Length of the built model: 24.5 cm
• Italeri level: Skill 3
• Decals: 5 versions
• Full-color instruction booklet
• Masks included
• Figures not included
• Box dimensions: 345 x 242 x 48 mm