Tu-22KDP anti-radar missile carrier, 1/72 - ModelSvit MSVIT72046

The MSVIT72046 reference from ModelSvit is a plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/72, depicting the Tupolev Tu-22KDP, the missile-carrying version of the Soviet Tu-22 bomber designed for an anti-radar missile. This kit reproduces an aircraft associated with the Kh-22, a large air-to-ground weapon that makes this configuration particularly striking.

The Tu-22, known in NATO nomenclature as the Blinder, is a Soviet jet aircraft developed during the Cold War. Its sleek lines, swept wings, and jet engine nacelles mounted at the rear of the fuselage make it an iconic subject in Soviet military aviation. The KDP designation refers to a variant intended to carry an anti-radar missile.

At 1/72 scale, every dimension of the real aircraft is reduced by a factor of 72. This scale allows for a detailed reproduction of a large bomber while keeping a format suited to a collection of military aviation or for creating a base airfield diorama.

Building such an aircraft requires careful preparation of the parts, particularly before closing the fuselage and installing the external elements. Proper plastic glue, primer, and model paints are recommended to prepare for finishing. Applying the decals to a smooth surface, followed by suitable protection, helps achieve crisp markings.

The model includes the Kh-22 missile as well as a missile handling cart, allowing the armament to be showcased separately or in a ground display.

Technical features:

• Brand : ModelSvit
• Reference : MSVIT72046
• Type : assembled military aircraft model kit
• Subject : Tupolev Tu-22KDP anti-radar missile carrier
• Scale : 1/72
• Material : plastic
• Weapon represented : Kh-22 missile
• Additional element : missile handling cart

This ModelSvit reference is for enthusiasts of Soviet aviation, Cold War bombers, and 1/72 scale models looking for a specific Tu-22 version with its anti-radar missile.