Trumpeter 1/144 Tu-16k-10 Badger C

The Tu-16 was designed as an high-speed jet bomber for operations in theaters close to the Soviet Union. Intended to replace the TU-4, the greatest challenge during development was to doubling the speed to improve survivability in the face of enemy fighters. In 1955 work began on using the Tu-16 as the carrier for the K-10S (AS-2 Kipper) cruise missile for the Soviet Naval Air Force for use in an anti-shipping role. The missile's guidance system was added as an onboard system, with the missile mounted semi-submerged under the fuselage on the centerline in the bomb bay area. The TU-16K-10 prototype was finished in 1958 and series production started in 1959. Deployment into the Soviet Naval Air Force began in October 1961. A total of about 220 were built.
Item No : 03908
Item Name : Tu-16k-10 Badger C
Bar Code : 9580208039084
Scale : 1:144
Item Type : Static Kit
Model Brief : Length: 258mm : Wingspan: 231mm
Total Parts : 87pcs
Metal Parts : n/a
Photo Etched Parts : n/a
Film Parts : n/a
Resin Parts : n/a
Total Sprues : 4pcs
Paint Schemes : Former Soviet Air Force service
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Released Date : 2009-02
More Features ": There are 79 parts in light grey plastic, 8 clear parts for canopy and missile
-Rotated dorsal , ventral and tail gun turret
- Window glazing and cl"
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Description This is an injection-plastic jet aircraft model kit. A reissue of Trumpeter's Badger, this time with the "duckbill" radome for the K-10 version. Even in 1/144 scale this is still a decent-sized model, with a 23cm wingspan (about 9 inches). Features a complete cockpit, decent landing gear, three huge missiles, and decals for two Soviet aircraft.