Kovozávody Prostějov (KP) – KPM0431 – Aero Ae-45S “Super Aero Pt.I.”

Description:

Unassembled plastic model kit in 1/72 scale of a Czechoslovak utility aircraft Aero Ae-45S developed in the late 40s and produced till 60s.

The Aero 45 was a twin-piston engined civil utility aircraft manufactured in Czechoslovakia following World War II. Aero Vodochody commenced production of the aircraft from 1947 to 1951, with Let Kunovice taking over until 1961. In 1958, the Ae-45S achieved the milestone of becoming the first Czechoslovak plane to cross the Atlantic Ocean. This aircraft marked the inaugural achievement of the nation’s postwar aviation industry and enjoyed significant success, with a considerable portion of the 590 units produced being exported.

45S (Super Aero) variant was an improved version of the original model produced between 1954 and 1959.

KP newly tooled the Aero Ae-45 series in 2023, this kit is part of it. Include decal sheet with 3 civilian markings, German (Lufthansa), British and a private owner Czech aircraft.