Su-22UM3K advanced two-seat trainer, 1/72 - ModelSvit MSVIT72051

The Modelsvit MSVIT72051 reproduces the Sukhoi Su-22UM3K, an export version of an advanced two-seat training aircraft, at a scale of 1/72. This injection-molded plastic aircraft model represents an aircraft from the Su-17/Su-22 family, recognizable by its variable-sweep wings and its two-seat cockpit.

The Su-22UM3K

The Su-22 is the export designation for certain versions of the Soviet Sukhoi Su-17 family. These strike and training aircraft are derived from an airframe featuring variable-sweep wings, a distinctive feature that allows the position of the outer wing panels to be adjusted. The Su-22UM3K is a two-seat version intended for advanced training.

Kit contents and features

The MSVIT72051 reference offers a detailed 1/72-scale reproduction of the Su-22UM3K. Once assembled, the model measures 264 mm long and has a wingspan of 99 mm.

• Brand : Modelsvit
• Reference : MSVIT72051
• Type : assembly airplane model kit
• Subject : Sukhoi Su-22UM3K, advanced two-seat trainer, export version
• Scale : 1/72
• Material : PS plastic
• Number of parts : 221
• Assembled length : 264 mm
• Assembled wingspan : 99 mm

Included parts

• Injection-molded plastic parts
• Photo-etched fret
• Adhesive masks
• Two canopies for an open or closed presentation
• Variable-sweep wings
• Two UB-16 rocket launchers
• Two external fuel tanks
• Decoys
• Decals for four camouflage schemes: Poland, the Czech Republic, the GDR and Iraq

Assembly and finishing

This model lets you work on the Su-22UM3K’s visual features, in particular its two-seat cockpit, its movable wings, and its external armament. Photo-etch and masks provide additional finishing possibilities when detailing and painting. As with any plastic kit, trimming the parts, test-fitting before gluing, and applying a suitable primer help achieve a better finish.

At a scale of 1/72, the Su-22UM3K naturally finds its place in a collection devoted to Soviet aviation, aircraft exported during the Cold War, or variable-sweep combat aircraft.