Douglas B-26C Invader Bare Metal 3D model

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Introducing our latest high-value models from Dreamscape Studios, featuring the Douglas A-26B, A-26C, B-26B, B-26C, and A-26K. Built near to scale, these models boast realistic paint jobs and textures with detailed maps. They include a multitude of features such as animated propellers, flaps, and landing gear retraction. These models are perfect for video animations and animation projects. The Douglas A-26B Invader was designed by the Douglas company in the 1940s to replace the A-20 and B-26 bombers. As a low-level attack and bomber platform, the A-26 featured 14 machine guns or combinations of guns and cannons, an internal bomb bay, and high speed capabilities. Produced in 1943, these aircraft saw extensive use during WWII. The A-26B models had a 'hard nose' with a navigator/gun loader in the forward cockpit and a gunner in the rear, equipped with eight machine guns. The A-26C model featured a clear nose with a navigator bombardier stationed inside. Machine guns remained in the wings for strafing capabilities. After WWII, these aircraft continued to serve with the USAAF and later the USAF, redesignated as B-26s in 1948 when the A designation was abandoned. During the Korean conflict, the B-26B and C models saw active service. In the late 1950s, the A-26 underwent a major upgrade with refinements to the wing, structure, power plant, increased horsepower, external weapons stores, tip tanks for increased fuel load, and combat loiter time. Designated as the A-26K, these upgrades saw active service in the Vietnam conflict. The A-26 and B-26 were also sold to other nations' air forces, used in civil aviation, converted into executive transports, firefighting water tankers, or preserved for museums and warbird displays.