{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-72-01656-tu-22m3-backfire-c-strategic-bomber","title":"Trumpeter 1\/72 01656 Tu-22M3 Backfire-C Strategic Bomber","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 1\/72 01656 Tu-22M3 Backfire-C 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.: 01656\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Soviet \/ Russian Air Force Tupolev Tu-22M3 (NATO: Backfire C) Variable-sweep Wing Supersonic Strategic Bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: Length 591.8mm × Wingspan 475.7mm (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 398 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-25 turbofan engine and exhaust nozzle assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKh-22 (AS-4 Kitchen) heavy anti-ship missile, free-fall bomb components and internal bomb bay 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-22M3 Backfire C, the final 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 maximum swept or fully extended wing configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew wedge-shaped rectangular side air intakes, the most prominent visual difference compared with earlier Tu-22M2\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\u003eOpenable internal bomb bay, plus fuselage hardpoints for carrying Kh-22 large supersonic 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 heavy-duty struts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple marking options for Russian Air Force and former Ukrainian Air Force liveries\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-22M3 Backfire C was developed by Tupolev Design Bureau, prototype maiden flight in June 1977, mass production began in 1978 and entered formal service in 1989.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by two upgraded NK-25 afterburning turbofan engines, maximum wing sweep angle increased to 65 degrees, delivering superior low-level supersonic penetration performance versus Tu-22M2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can carry up to three Kh-22 anti-ship missiles or a large load of conventional free-fall bombs, capable of both nuclear strike and anti-carrier combat missions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis variant became the backbone of Soviet and later Russian long-range strike force. Production halted in 1993 after the collapse of USSR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA portion of surviving airframes were later upgraded to Tu-22M3M standard, and these bombers are still active in Russian Air Force combat operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67757091553534,"sku":"01656 TR","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_1f77432f-c884-42fe-a58d-6f8712a4ad20.jpg?v=1792140502","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-72-01656-tu-22m3-backfire-c-strategic-bomber","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}