RS Models – 92161 – Bloch MB-152

Description:

Bloch MB-152

4 decal variants

1. MB-152, No. 658, Châteauroux la Martinerie, France, May 1940
2. MB-152, No. 527, Sgt Králík, Douai, France, May 1940
3. MB-152, No. 16, 6e Esc. of GCIII/9, Salon de Provence, France, 1940
4. MB-152, No. 629, 4e Esc. of GCII/9, Clermonth-Aulnat, France, 1940

The Bloch MB.152 proved the definitive production model with nearly 500 produced. This version was powered by a Gnome-Rhone 14N-25/-49 series air cooled radial piston engine outputting at 1,100 horsepower depending on fitting. This was coupled to a three-bladed variable fixed propeller assembly. The combination supplied the aircraft with a top speed of 316 miles per hour with a range of 370 miles and service ceiling of 32,800 feet.