Description

Up for sale is a brand new 1/72 RUSSIAN AIR FORCE SUKHOI SU-27SKM FLANKER BLUE 305 (HA6012 by Hobbymaster.

The Su-27S (NATO reporting name – Flanker) is a single-seat highly-maneuverable fighter aircraft built by the Sukhoi Design Bureau as the Soviet response to the U.S. F-14 and F-15 fighters and entered service in 1985. The primary role of the Su-27 was to provide defense against American bombers, USN ships and provide Soviet bomber escorts. There have been many improvements over the years resulting in numerous variants of the Su-27. The export variant, the Su-27SK was sold to China and eventually developed into the license-built Shenyang J-11.

The Sukhoi Su-27SKM is an upgraded version of the Su-27S and meant for export. It features GPS navigation, new avionics, digital displays with a HUD, new radar and a refueling probe. The Su-27SKM (Serial Commercial Modernized) prototype made its maiden flight in 2003. The prototype Su-27SKM 305 c/n 36911040102 wearing a grey paint scheme appeared at the MAKS-2003 air show in August 2003, Air Show China in November 2004 and a new paint scheme for 2005 at the 47th Paris Air Show and MAKS-2005 Air Show the following month.

This model aircraft is made from die-cast metal and include extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Corgi, Gemini Jets, JC Wings, Witty Wings, Century Wings, NG Models and Aviation72.

Additional information

Weight 1.2 kg
Dimensions 28 × 28 × 10 cm
Length

30.5cm

Wingspan

20.5cm

Aircraft Family

SUKHOI SU-27 FLANKER

Registration

305

Brand

HOBBY MASTER

Model Manufacturer

HOBBY MASTER

Vehicle Manufacturer

SUKHOI