JC Wings 1/72 Czech Air Force Sukhoi Su-22M4 Fitter “Yellow 4006” (JCW-72-SU20-005)

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Up for sale is a 1:72 scale 1/72Czech Air Force Sukhoi Su-22M4 Fitter “Yellow 4006” (JCW-72-SU20-005) by JC Wings.

The Sukhoi Su-22 is an export version of the Sukhoi Su-17 family, all of which carry the NATO reporting name of Fitter. First flying during August 1966, the Su-17 was the first variable sweep wing equipped aircraft to enter Soviet service and was utilised as a fighter-bomber. The final version produced, the Su-17M4 (Su-22M4 for export) included more advanced avionics and a powerful laser rangefinder in the nose cone. The Su-22M4 was capable of Mach 1.75 and could be equipped with a target designator pod that allowed it to target and engage enemy radar sites using a variety of different anti-radar missiles. The Czechoslovak Air Force’s Su-22 inventory consisted of 49 Su-22M4s and 8 Su-22UM3Ks. In 1992 the fleet was split between the Czech Republic and Slovakia when the old Czechoslovakia separated into the two states. This particular aircraft was displayed at the RIAT, Fairford in 1995 during that years UK airshow season.

This model air-plane is made from die-cast metal and plastic and include extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Century Wings, Calibre Wings and Forces of Valor.

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