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Italeri 1/72 Tu-22M2 Backfire B Bomber Scaled Plastic Model Kit

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Part no. 1440

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Overview

The Tupolev Tu-22M2 "Backfire", a formidable Soviet supersonic bomber, emerged during the Cold War era as a symbol of Soviet long-range strike capability. Renowned for its speed, payload capacity, and variable-sweep wings, this iconic aircraft instilled both awe and concern in Western nations.

Italeri presents a meticulously crafted 1/72 scale Tu-22M2 Backfire B Bomber model kit. This detailed replica captures the sleek lines and imposing presence of the original aircraft, offering modellers a glimpse into the engineering prowess of the Soviet aerospace industry.

Features

  • Finely detailed with high-quality plastic construction.
  • Features intricate surface details, panel lines, and realistic weaponry.
  • Includes a detailed cockpit and undercarriage.
  • Offers a selection of decals for three distinctive paint schemes.
  • Genuine Italeri Product
  • Paint Schemes
  • Tu-22M2, NATO code "Backfire-B", Voenno-Vozdushnye Sily (VVS - USSR Air Force), Unknown unit, Baltic Sea, 1980
  • Tu-22M2, NATO code "Backfire-B", AV-MF (Aviatsiya Voyenno-Morskogo Flota - USSR Naval Aviation), Unknown unit, 1980
  • Tu-22M2, NATO code "Backfire-B", Povitryani Syly Zbroynykh Syl Ukrayiny (PS ZSU - Ukrainian Air Force), Kyiv-Zhulyany Aeronautical Museum, 2010

In the box

  • Italeri 1/72 Tu-22M2 Backfire B Bomber Scaled Plastic Model Kit

You'll need

  • Plastic Model Cement
  • Sprue Cutters
  • Hobby Knife
  • Sanding Sticks
  • Tweezers
  • Paint and Brushes

Specifications

Scale1/72
Length589mm (23.19in)
WingspanN/A
HeightN/A
Skill LevelIntermediate

Scale Model

Scale1/72
ExperienceIntermediate
Aircraft TypeBomber

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