Tupolev Tu-16K 26 Badger, 1/72 - Trumpeter 01612

Trumpeter 01612 is a military aircraft model kit to be assembled at 1/72, representing the Tupolev Tu-16K-26 « Badger G », also associated with the Chinese H-6 in the title of this reference. This large twin-jet Cold War era bomber is reproduced in injection-moulded plastic.

The Tu-16, known by the NATO reporting name « Badger », spawned many variants. The Tu-16K-26 variant was adapted to carry the K-26 missile system, making it a particularly representative subject of Soviet aviation from this period.

At a scale of 1/72, each dimension of the real aircraft is reduced 72 times. This scale helps capture the sleek silhouette and the Badger’s distinctive wingspan while remaining consistent with many other military aircraft model kits.

• Brand : Trumpeter
• Reference : 01612
• Type : military aircraft model kit to be assembled
• Subject : Tupolev Tu-16K-26 Badger G / Chinese H-6
• Scale : 1/72
• Material : injection-moulded plastic
• Reported contents : 316 parts and decals

Careful preparation of the parts, appropriate gluing for plastic, and the application of a primer before painting will help achieve a smooth, consistent finish. Decals are best applied to a smooth, glossy surface, before any possible weathering suited to the chosen display decoration.

Availability announced for September 2026.