Academy 1/48 SU-27 Flanker B Airplane Model Kit - 2131

Much of the SU-27's performance must be credited to its superb AL-31F engines which are rated at 12,500Kg(27,550lb) thrust in after-burner stage. The engines which are easy to maintain and interchangeable between left and right, have a tremendous tolerance to several disturbed air flow. It is this feature that allows the engines to run smoothly while the Flanker performs these unusual maneuvers. Unlike earlier short-lived Soviet jet engines, the AL-31F engines have a life of 3,000 hours based on 100 hour engine checks and 1,000 hour overhauls. This is fully comparable to the best the west can offer. Armed with four R-73 AA-73 Archer missiles for short range combat and an array of R-27 IR-homing long range missiles, the SU-27 also carries the same internal GSh-30-1 30mm cannon used by the MIG-29, Firing at a rate of 1,500 rounds per minute, the cannon barrels only have a life expectancy of 80 seconds before they must be replaced. The SU-27 Flanker, together with the MIG-29 give Russia air combat capability that is certainly equal to but most likely superior to that presently available to the west. Kit features: Recessed panel lines & rivets; Photo-etched super-detailing parts; Raised-letter P.V.C tires; and Authentic decals included. Paint colors needed: Dark Blue (FS25450), Blue Grey (FS25226), Light Blue (FS25550), Gloss White, Steel, Flat Black, Flat White, Flat Yellow, Flat Red, Flat Green, Flat Orange, Flat Amber, Flat Aluminum, Gloss Silver, and Gloss Gun Metal.

This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately.