Gaincorp World Aircraft Collection 8015B
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker Diecast Model
Russian Air Force, "Bort 25" |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker | | 12" | | 8" |
The Su-27 Flanker was officially unveiled to the Western world at the Paris Airshow in 1989. Despite its large size, it impressed military observers with its awesome maneuvrability and firepower. Gaincorp have reproduced the graceful lines of this machine in intricate detail with several great features including a large ordnance load, opening canopy, moving airbrake, rudders, flaperons and leading edge wing slats. A large and impressive model, the Su-27 makes an awesome addition to any modern jet fighter collection.
Designed by the Soviet Union to challenge the superiority of fourth generation US fighters such as the F-15 Eagle, the Su-27 was first flown on May 20, 1977. This one seat Mach-2 fighter had the Soviet Union's first operational fly-by-wire system. The aircraft is very large compared to the MiG-29, its closest Soviet counterpart, but it is built with a high percentage of titanium, which helps minimize its weight. It is exceptionally agile and is perhaps most famous for its "Cobra" maneuver, which is a short, sustained level flight at a 120 degree angle of attack, often performed at air shows. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Gaincorp's 1:72 scale Su-27 is a large, heavy model made primarily of diecast metal with plastic used only in those areas requiring the finest detail. The model can be easily displayed right out of the box without any configuration necessary. The speed brake with a positionable actuator support arm can be displayed in the deployed position behind the opening hinged canopy. Along with movable rudders and flaps, the forward leading edge slats are also movable, an uncommon feature in this scale. The model rests on sturdy metal fixed landing gear and is packed with a full load of wing and fuselage mounted ordnance.
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The Gaincorp "World Aircraft Collection" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Gaincorp "World Aircraft Collection" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Authentic markings and placard details.
- Opening or removable canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moving control surfaces.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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