{"product_id":"su-27ub-flanker-c-1-48-model-kit-by-hobby-boss","title":"Su-27UB Flanker C 1:48 Model Kit by Hobby Boss","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:48 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the Sukhoi Su-27UB \"Flanker C\" twin-seat combat trainer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed dual cockpit with realistic K-36DM ejection seats and instrument panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely engraved panel lines and authentic surface detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed twin-engine air intakes and AL-31F exhaust nozzles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate landing gear and detailed wheel wells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a comprehensive air-to-air weapons load featuring R-27 and R-73 missiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear two-piece canopy with excellent transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with authentic Soviet\/Russian markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Cold War aviation collections, Soviet Air Force displays, or modern fighter aircraft diorama projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hobby Boss\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sukhoi Su-27UB Flanker C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate to advanced modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Over 330\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-Etched Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 470mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 308mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear canopy parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR-73 (AA-11 Archer) air-to-air missiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR-27R, R-27ER, R-27T and R-27ET missile options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSukhoi Su-27UB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known by the NATO reporting name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Flanker C\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is the twin-seat operational conversion and combat training variant of the legendary Su-27 air superiority fighter. Developed by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSukhoi Design Bureau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the aircraft was designed to provide advanced pilot training while retaining the full combat capability of the single-seat Su-27, allowing instructors and trainee pilots to undertake operational missions together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Su-27 programme began during the 1970s in response to the introduction of advanced Western fighters such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Following the first flight of the prototype in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Su-27 entered service in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1985\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the two-seat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSu-27UB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e following shortly afterwards. Unlike many trainer aircraft, the UB variant retained almost all of the fighter's impressive performance, radar capability, and weapons systems, making it fully combat-capable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo Saturn-Lyulka AL-31F afterburning turbofan engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Su-27UB is capable of speeds exceeding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMach 2.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and boasts exceptional range, manoeuvrability, and climb performance. Its aerodynamically efficient blended wing-body design, combined with digital fly-by-wire controls, allows it to perform dramatic high-angle-of-attack manoeuvres, including the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePugachev's Cobra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which became synonymous with the Flanker family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft is armed with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30mm GSh-30-1 cannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can carry an extensive range of air-to-air weapons, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR-73 (AA-11 Archer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e short-range missile and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR-27 (AA-10 Alamo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family of medium-range missiles. This combination, together with its powerful radar and infrared search-and-track (IRST) system, gave the Su-27UB outstanding combat capability despite its primary role as a trainer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Su-27UB has served with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoviet Air Forces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian Aerospace Forces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and numerous export customers including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChina, India, Ukraine, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Angola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The aircraft also became the foundation for later two-seat multirole developments such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSu-30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, which expanded the Flanker's capabilities into strike, maritime attack, and long-range interception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenowned for its superb handling, impressive combat performance, and versatility, the Su-27UB remains one of the most respected twin-seat fighter trainers ever produced and continues to serve with several air forces around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soviet Union\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Flight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1985\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twin-Seat Air Superiority Fighter \/ Operational Conversion Trainer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sukhoi Design Bureau\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two Saturn-Lyulka AL-31F afterburning turbofan engines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One 30mm GSh-30-1 cannon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e R-27 and R-73 air-to-air missiles on up to 10 hardpoints\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately Mach 2.35 (2,500 km\/h \/ 1,553 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3,530 km\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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