JC Wings 1:72 Military Series JCW-72-SU30-006
Sukhoi Su-30LL Flanker-C Diecast Model
Gromov Flight Research Institute, Ramenskoye AB, Russia, 1997 | Limited Edition
600
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Sukhoi Su-30LL Flanker-C | | 12" | | 8" |
The Gromov Flight Research Institute or GFRI for short is an important Russian State Research Center which operates aircraft test base located in Zhukovsky, 40 km south-east of Moscow. The airfield is also known as Ramenskoye air base. It has world's second longest public-use runway, at 5,402m (17,723 ft) with concrete surfacing covers the area of 2.5 million square meters. The airfield was used as the backup landing site for the Shuttle Buran test program and also as a test base for a Buran's aerodynamic prototypes. GFRI periodically hosts the MAKS event, the International Air Show (Aviasalon). At present, GFRI is also hosted Zhukovsky International Airport.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
Designed as two-seat multi-role variant of the Su-27, the Su-30 was first flown (as the Su-27PU) on December 31, 1989. The design grew from a Soviet need for a long-range interceptor based on the Su-27 with the addition of a second pilot and retractable in-flight refuelling probe. Similar to the F-15E Strike Eagle, the Su-30 is still a highly capable Air Superiority Fighter while an advanced avionics suite make it formidable in the Air-to-Ground Strike Fighter role. The Su-30 has spawned numerous sub-variants, including several designed for the export market. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
JC's 1:72 scale Su-30 is a large, heavy model made primarily of diecast metal, with plastic used only in those areas requiring the finest detail. Subtle panel lines and rivet details cover the surface of the model, and are even present on the underside. Moving parts include an opening hinged canopy, deployable speed brake with metal actuator support arm and movable rudders. The highly-detailed landing gear has separately-applied transparent landing lights, and structural and hydraulic line details are visible inside the wheel wells. Other fine details can be seen inside the engine intake, on the simulated heat shielding and on the arrestor hook.
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The JC Wings "1:72 Military" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft in 1:72 scale.
JC Wings 1:72 Military diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
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