Hasegawa 2474 1/72 B-47E Stratojet `100th Bomb Wing´ w/ RATO

Model Kit

Originally introduced into SAC service in the early 1950s, the B-47E was a pioneering high-subsonic, six-engine jet bomber that redefined aerial nuclear deterrence and high-altitude speed—a warbird crafted for an era of taut geopolitical tension.

This modern kit spotlights that legacy through meticulously designed 3D-printed RATO (Rocket Assisted Take-Off) units—33 auxiliary rockets in three rows of eleven—used to boost heavily laden takeoffs from shorter runways. It also includes fresh decals for two real-world 100th Bomb Wing aircraft—20584 and 20374—bringing precision, authenticity, and historical storytelling to the builder’s bench. This limited-edition model not only honors a pivotal icon of nuclear-era aviation but also delivers cutting-edge modeling craftsmanship in tribute to the men and machines of Strategic Air Command.