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

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.

• 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

• Scale: 1/72
• Length: 589mm (23.19in)
• Wingspan: N/A
• Height: N/A
• Skill Level: Intermediate

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

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