1:72 Tupolev Tu-22M2 ″Bakcfire-B″

Plastic kit of the Soviet Tupolev Tu-22M2 supersonic strategic and naval bomber.

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The Tupolev Tu-22M is a long-range Soviet supersonic strategic and naval bomber with variable wing geometry. This is a type originating from the end of the 1960s, which has been continuously modernized.

During the Cold War, Tu-22Ms were used by the Soviet Air Force as missile carriers intended for strategic bombing within Europe.

For the Soviet Naval Air Force, the Tu-22M were primarily intended to attack groups of American aircraft carriers. Significant numbers of these aircraft remain in service today.

Characteristics of the kit:

• kit includes ESCI plastic moldings;
• decals included for 3 decal versions;
• colorful building instructions.

Model Specifications:

• scale: 1:72,
• length: 589 mm,
• number of camouflage schemes: 3,
• difficulty: 3.

Recommended Italeri colors:

• 4669AP, 4679AP, 4681AP, 4729AP, 4739AP, 4761AP, 4762AP, 4768AP, 4769AP.

It is necessary to purchase:

• colors,
• glue for plastic models,
• thinner,
• brushes.