{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-72-01655-tu-22m2-backfire-b-strategic-bomber","title":"Trumpeter 1\/72 01655 Tu-22M2 Backfire B Strategic Bomber","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 1\/72 01655 Tu-22M2 Backfire B Strategic Bomber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Trumpeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 01655\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Soviet Air Force Tupolev Tu-22M2 (NATO: Backfire B) Variable-sweep Wing Supersonic Strategic Bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: Length 576mm × Wingspan 478mm (fully extended wings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal around 450 plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear transparent parts for multi-crew cockpit and cabin windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo NK-22 turbofan engine and exhaust nozzle assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKh-22 (AS-4 Kitchen) anti-ship missile components, internal bomb bay and free-fall bomb parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals \u0026amp; assembly instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpainted and unassembled kit, paint and glue not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced Tu-22M2 Backfire B, the first mass-produced variant of the Tu-22M supersonic bomber family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully modelled variable geometry swing wings, can be built in swept or extended wing display configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully detailed multi-seat cockpit for pilot, co-pilot, navigator and weapon systems officer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine engraved panel lines and rivet details across fuselage, variable wings and empennage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive large side air intakes and twin NK-22 engine nacelles mounted above fuselage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpenable internal bomb bay, plus hardpoints under fixed wing sections and semi-conformal fuselage mount for Kh-22 heavy anti-ship missiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTail turret with twin GSh-23 23mm defensive cannon assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise multi-wheel tricycle landing gear with detailed wheel wells and struts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple marking options for Soviet Long-Range Aviation and Soviet Naval Air Force units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Tu-22M2 (NATO reporting name Backfire B) was developed by Tupolev Design Bureau. Its maiden flight took place in May 1973 and entered service in 1975.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by two NK-22 afterburning turbofan engines, it was capable of supersonic low-level penetration. Total production of Tu-22M2 reached 211 airframes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary missions included anti-carrier strikes with Kh-22 large anti-ship missiles, strategic bombing and maritime reconnaissance. It could carry conventional ordnance or nuclear weapons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was the backbone of Soviet long-range strike force in the 1970s and early 1980s, before being gradually replaced by the upgraded Tu-22M3 variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the collapse of the USSR, surviving Tu-22M2 airframes were retired by Russia due to aging, maintenance costs and the superior performance of M3 version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67757033324798,"sku":"01655 TR","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_1915ac84-3e16-4a19-b3a7-064dc76f5f17.jpg?v=1792140266","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-72-01655-tu-22m2-backfire-b-strategic-bomber","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}