Trumpeter 1/72 01666 Shenyang J-31 Gyrfalcon (Airshow China 2014)

Trumpeter 1/72 01666 Shenyang J-31 Gyrfalcon (Airshow China 2014)

Basic Specifications

• Brand: Trumpeter
• Item No.: 01666
• Scale: 1/72
• Subject: Chinese Shenyang J-31 Gyrfalcon Fifth-Generation Medium Stealth Fighter, Prototype 31001 for Airshow China 2014
• Material: Plastic
• Finished Size: Length 249.2mm × Wingspan 159.5mm

Kit Contents

• Total around 119 plastic parts
• Photo-etched detail parts for seat harness included
• Clear transparent parts for single-seat cockpit canopy and navigation lights
• Twin RD-93 turbofan engine and exhaust nozzle assemblies
• Internal weapon bay components, PL-12 air-to-air missiles and KAB-500L laser-guided bombs
• Decals for 31001 prototype, airshow markings and cockpit screen details
• Assembly instruction manual with colour painting guide
• Unpainted and unassembled kit, paint and glue not included

Product Features

• Accurately reproduced J-31 prototype 31001 displayed at 2014 Zhuhai Airshow
• Faithfully modelled single-seat cockpit with detailed ejection seat, instrument panel and side control stick
• Fine engraved panel lines and rivet details across fuselage, swept wings and twin vertical stabilisers
• Optional open or closed internal weapon bays with corresponding ordnance
• Optional open/closed canopy configuration
• Precise tricycle landing gear with detailed wheel wells and landing gear struts
• Movable control surfaces on wings and tail
• Special dark grey airshow camouflage marking options for the 31001 demonstrator

Historical Background

• The J-31 Gyrfalcon is China’s medium-sized twin-engine fifth-generation stealth fighter developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation.
• Prototype 31001 completed its maiden flight on October 31, 2012.
• It made its first public flight demonstration at Airshow China 2014 in Zhuhai, becoming the highlight of the exhibition.
• Designed for air superiority, ground strike and carrier-borne adaptation, featuring twin internal weapon bays for stealth ordnance carriage.
• This demonstrator helped verify aerodynamic layout, stealth shaping and avionics integration for the platform’s further evolution.