Su-34 Fullback Russian Air Force, Syria 2015 (1:72)

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA6305 Su-34 Fullback Fighter Bomber Red 22, Russian Air Force, Syria, 2015 The Sukhoi Su-34 "Fullback" is an all-weather supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber/strike aircraft developed for the Russian Air Force and Navy with the intent to replace the Su-24M "Fencer" and Tu-22MS long-range bomber. The Fullback is based on the Su-27 "Flanker" and is deployment against ground and/or naval targets. As of April 2018 there have been 122 aircraft manufactured including 7 prototypes. The export designation of the Su-34 is Su-32.

Su-34 Fullback Red 22 RF-95005 was part of a contract to build 32 aircraft. Red 22 was produced in 2012 as one of the 5 Su-34 completed that year and the 28th Su-34 in the contract. The aircraft was originally assigned to the 47th Composite Guards Aviation Regiment at Baltimor (Voronezh). In September 2015 6 Su-34 aircraft arrived in Syria and began aerial attacks on the 30th. In November 2015 8 more Su-34s were scheduled to arrive in Syria in 2 batches. 5 of the first Su-34s to arrive were Red 11, 12, 20, 21 and 22.

General characteristics for Su-34 "Fullback" Sometimes referred to as the "Hell Duck" Country of Origin - Russia Manufacturer - Sukhoi Aircraft Company Number Produced As Of April 2018 - 122 For Russia Role - all-weather supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber/strike aircraft True 1/72 scale. Professionally painted. Great attention to detail. All markings are Tampoed (pad applied). Option to display the model on a stand that is provided. Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions. Optional armament provided, ECM pods. Canopy can be displayed open or closed. Pilot figure included. Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic. Highly collectable.