• 1/72 scale Russian Su-34 Fullback Fighter-Bomber plastic model kit by Trumpeter (Kit No. 01652)
• Represents the powerful Sukhoi Su-34, a Russian twin-engine, two-seat, all-weather fighter-bomber developed for long-range strike missions
• NATO reporting name Fullback, one of the most recognisable modern Russian combat aircraft
• Developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau as a specialised strike aircraft derived from the Su-27 Flanker family
• Designed primarily for precision strike, battlefield interdiction, tactical bombing and maritime attack missions
• Features the distinctive side-by-side cockpit arrangement, unlike the tandem seating used in many conventional two-seat fighter aircraft
• Captures the characteristic broad flattened nose, swept wings, twin vertical stabilisers and forward canards
• The Su-34's unusual forward fuselage design provides space for two crew members seated alongside each other
• Powered by two Saturn AL-31F-series afterburning turbofan engines, delivering high thrust and supersonic performance
• Capable of reaching approximately Mach 1.8 at high altitude
• Developed to replace older Soviet strike aircraft, particularly the Su-24 Fencer, in Russian military service
• The Su-34 prototype first flew in 1990, with the aircraft entering formal Russian service in 2014
• Equipped with advanced navigation, targeting and electronic warfare systems for complex strike missions
• Features a distinctive armoured cockpit compartment designed to improve crew protection
• The original aircraft incorporates an in-flight refuelling capability for extended operational range
• Equipped with multiple external weapon stations capable of carrying a variety of air-to-ground and air-to-air weapons
• Can carry guided bombs, conventional bombs, air-to-surface missiles and air-to-air missiles, depending on mission requirements
• Equipped with an internal 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon
• Designed to operate in challenging weather conditions and conduct missions during both day and night
• The Su-34 combines the aerodynamic characteristics of the Su-27 family with specialised strike aircraft equipment
• Its distinctive broad nose has earned it the informal nickname “Duckling”
• The aircraft has been deployed in Russian military operations, including combat missions in Syria and Ukraine
• Represents an important example of modern Russian military aviation and long-range tactical strike aircraft development
• 1/72 scale provides an excellent balance between display size and modelling practicality for this large twin-engine aircraft
• Ideal for collectors of Russian Air Force aircraft, modern fighter jets, Sukhoi aircraft and military strike bombers
• Excellent companion to Su-24 Fencer, Su-27 Flanker, Su-30, Su-35 and MiG-29 model kits
• Suitable for modern Russian military airbase, aircraft maintenance, operational deployment and aviation display dioramas
• Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired Russian Air Force blue-grey camouflage schemes and military aircraft markings
• Ideal for realistic panel shading, exhaust heat staining, subtle paint fading, hydraulic fluid marks and operational weathering
• The unusual side-by-side cockpit, prominent canards and large twin-engine fuselage make the Su-34 a distinctive display subject
• A striking addition to any collection of modern military aircraft, Russian aviation and contemporary fighter-bombers
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
