Hobby Master 1:72 Polish Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29A 'Fulcrum' Fighter, HA6516

Description: "The implications of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan could pose the most serious threat to the peace since the Second World War. The vast majority of nations on Earth have condemned this latest Soviet attempt to extend its colonial domination of others and have demanded the immediate withdrawal of Soviet troops. The Moslem world is especially and justifiably outraged by this aggression against an Islamic people." - US President Jimmy Carter, in his State of the Union address before Congress, January 23rd, 1980 The Mikoyan MiG-29 (NATO reporting name: Fulcrum) is a twin-engine jet fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union. Developed by the Mikoyan design bureau as an air superiority fighter during the 1970s, the MiG-29, along with the larger Sukhoi Su-27, was developed to counter new U.S. fighters such as the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon. The MiG-29 entered service with the Soviet Air Forces in 1982. While originally oriented towards combat against any enemy aircraft, many MiG-29s have been furnished as multirole fighters capable of performing a number of different operations, and are commonly outfitted to use a range of air-to-surface armaments and precision munitions. The MiG-29 has been manufactured in several major variants, including the multirole Mikoyan MiG-29M and the navalized Mikoyan MiG-29K; the most advanced member of the family to date is the Mikoyan MiG-35. Later models frequently feature improved engines, glass cockpits with HOTAS-compatible flight controls, modern radar and infrared search and track (IRST) sensors, and considerably increased fuel capacity; some aircraft have also been equipped for aerial refueling. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the militaries of a number of former Soviet republics have continued to operate the MiG-29, the largest of which is the Russian Air Force. The Russian Air Force wanted to upgrade its existing fleet to the modernized MiG-29SMT configuration, but financial difficulties have limited deliveries. The MiG-29 has also been a popular export aircraft; more than 30 nations either operate or have operated the aircraft to date. As of 2013 the MiG-29 was still in production by Mikoyan, a subsidiary of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) since 2006. Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a Polish MiG-29A Fulcrum multirole fighter that was attached to the 41st Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego, then deployed to Malbork, Poland, during 2012. New for 2023! HA6516 Dimensions: Width: 9-1/2-inches Length: 13-3/4-inches Features: - Diecast construction - Accurate markings and insignia - Full complement of weapons - Opening canopy with seated pilot figure - Interchangeable landing gear - Comes with display stand Historical Account: "For Poland" - The 1st Tactical Squadron (known as 1.ELT - 1 Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego in Poland) is a fighter squadron of the Polish Air Force established in 2001 in Minsk Mazowiecki, Poland. The squadron is stationed at 23rd Air Base and operates the MiG-29 9.12A and MiG-29UB 9.51A jet fighters. The unit has been created on the basis of 1st Fighter Regiment (1944-2001). Please note: We happily combine multiple sales into one order to reduce shipping charges. Please contact us first to determine the cost of shipping before proceeding to final checkout so we can clarify the procedure with you.

Price: 131.99 USD

Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida

End Time: 2023-10-28T12:24:17.000Z

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