HOBBY MASTER 1/72 UKRAINIAN AIR FORCE SUKHOI SU-27 FLANKER Blue 59 (HA6015)

Description

Up for sale is a brand new 1/72 UKRAINIAN AIR FORCE SUKHOI SU-27 FLANKER Blue 59 (HA6015) by Hobby Master.

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 entering service in 1985. The primary role of the Su-27 was to provide defence against American bombers, USN ships and provide escort to Soviet bombers. 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.

When the Soviet Union collapsed in the early 1990s Ukraine along with many other countries gained their independence. Because of the collapse the Ukrainian Air Force was established in 1992 and it inherited approximately 1500 aircraft. The most modern type of aircraft was the Su-27, this had the former red star removed and replaced with the Ukrainian national symbol. Su-57 Blue 57 c/n 36911035612 belongs to the 831s tactical aviation brigade, Mirgorod AB. In 2018 this aircraft took part in air shows at RIAT RAF Fairford, Belgium and Denmark.

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

Includes display stand.