Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA6003B
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker-B Diecast Model
Soviet Air Force, Blue 388, Paris le Bourget Airport, France, Paris Air Show 1989, w/Ladder | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker-B | | 12" | | 8" |
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At the 1989 Paris Air Show, the Soviet Su-27 "Flanker" stunned Western audiences with its dramatic aerobatic display, particularly aircraft #388 flown by test pilot Viktor Pugachev. Performing the now-famous "Pugachev's Cobra" maneuver, the Su-27 showcased its exceptional agility, thrust-to-weight ratio, and advanced flight control system. The demonstration highlighted the Flanker's formidable capabilities, including its powerful engines and aerodynamic design, which gave it an edge in close-in dogfights. This marked one of the first times a frontline Soviet fighter was publicly demonstrated in the West, making #388 a symbol of Soviet aerospace prowess at the close of the Cold War. 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 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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