Academy 12270 - 1/48 Sukhoi SU-27 Flanker B Model Kit (AC 2131) Collector Edition  [AC-12270]

Academy 1/48 Sukhoi SU-27 Flanker B Model Kit Details

The Sukhoi SU-27 Flanker B is celebrated for its performance and distinctive handling. Academy's 1/48 kit recreates the aircraft's main forms and structural cues, offering a solid base for a detailed scale model.

Development History and Authentic Look

Brought into service in the 1980s to challenge aircraft like the F-15, the SU-27 combined endurance with manoeuvrability and modern avionics for its time. The model reflects these characteristics through accurate external shaping.

Assembly Considerations and Showcase Potential

The kit offers multiple small parts that require patient assembly and fine finishing. Once completed and painted, it becomes a standout piece for display cabinets or dioramas focused on late 20th century military aviation.