Hobby Master 1/72 MiG-29SMT: Kubinka AB

2019 was the fifth year for the Russian international military-technical forum "Army 2019" held in June at Kubinka and many other locations. These forums are used to demonstrate to the public the advancements the Russian military has made over the past year. This gathering isn't limited to aircraft; it also includes ground forces and technology. 2019 saw the largest crowds of its 5 years in operation. MiG-29SMT Blue 23 RF-90847 had spent time in Syria in 2017 and was one of many aircraft to take part at Kubinka.

Designed to help the Soviet Union attain air superiority, the MiG-29 fighter was first flown on October 6th, 1977. The MiG-29, known as the "Fulcrum," has a high-mounted bubble canopy and twin jet engines with diagonal-shaped air intakes and large exhausts. Its tapered, swept-back wings and boom-mounted tail fins give it its classic look. Armed with medium and short-range missiles and unguided weapons for ground and sea-surface targets, the MiG-29's sight is a helmet-mounted system-the pilot chooses his targets by looking at them. Even today the Fulcrum remains a potent adversary, and will remain in service for at least another decade.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
• Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
• Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
• Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.