Curtiss A-12 Shrike Tactical Bomber

The Curtiss A-12 Shrike was an American attack aircraft of the interwar period. Its monoplane configuration represented the Army Air Corps’ effort to modernize tactical aviation, although fixed landing gear and other features belonged to a transitional generation. The type did not become a major American combat aircraft of the Second World War. Exported aircraft had a separate service history, illustrating how an aircraft could disappear from one nation’s front-line plans while remaining relevant elsewhere.

The Shrike belonged to the American Army’s interwar experimentation with specialized attack aircraft. Its fixed undercarriage and contemporary construction soon appeared dated as retractable-gear monoplanes advanced, limiting the type’s importance in the coming world war.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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