Su-34 Fullback Russian Air Force, Syria 2015 (1:72)-1664883347

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA6306 Su-34 Fullback Fighter Bomber Red 24, 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 Red 24 was produced as T10V-30 RF-95808 in 2013 as the 30th Su-34 to be built and 3rd in a contract for 10 aircraft this year. Red 24 was assigned to the 47th Composite Guards Aviation Regiment at Baltimor. In September 2015 an initial batch of 6 Su-34s were deployed to Syria and followed up with the addition of 8 more Su-34s. One of the Su-34s in Syria was Red 24. In November 2015 a Russian Su-24 was shot down and from that time on the Su-34s are armed with air-to-air missiles.

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 Crew - 2 Seated Side-By-Side 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.