Kinetic 1/48 Sukhoi SU-33 Flanker D Kit
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The Sukhoi Su-33 (Russian: Сухой Су-33; NATO reporting name: Flanker-D) is an all-weather carrier-based twin-engine air superiority fighter, designed by Sukhoi and manufactured by Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association, derived from the Su-27 and initially known as the Su-27K. Compared with the Su-27, the Su-33 has a strengthened undercarriage and structure, folding wings and stabilators, all for carrier operations. The Su-33 has canards and its wings are larger than the Su-27 for increased lift. The Su-33 has upgraded engines and a twin nose wheel and is air refuelable.
The Su-27K entered service in the mid-1990s aboard the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. From December 1995 to March 1996, Admiral Kuznetsov set sail in the Mediterranean Sea, carrying two Su-25UTGs, nine Ka-27s, and 13 Su-27Ks. However, the aircraft officially entered service 31 August 1998 with the 279th Naval Fighter Regiment of the Northern Fleet based at Severomorsk-3, by which time it was officially designated the "Su-33".
The Su-27K entered service in the mid-1990s aboard the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. From December 1995 to March 1996, Admiral Kuznetsov set sail in the Mediterranean Sea, carrying two Su-25UTGs, nine Ka-27s, and 13 Su-27Ks. However, the aircraft officially entered service 31 August 1998 with the 279th Naval Fighter Regiment of the Northern Fleet based at Severomorsk-3, by which time it was officially designated the "Su-33".
Following the break-up of the Soviet Union and the subsequent downsizing of the Russian Navy, only 24 aircraft were produced. Attempted sales to China and India fell through. With plans to retire the Su-33 once they reach the end of their service life, the Russian Navy ordered the MiG-29K as a replacement in 2009. The Russian Navy currently operates 19 Su-33s.
On 15 November 2016, Sukhoi Su-33 fighter jets began conducting combat flights over Syria from Admiral Kuznetsov's flight deck in the ongoing Syrian civil war.
The Kinetic kit in 1/48 scale Kinetic released in 2015 an all-new and long-awaited 1/48th scale Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D. The kit comprises 253 parts in grey plastic, 10 parts in clear and markings for 19 aircraft from 1st and 2nd Squadrons. It is a very impressive kit, which features state-of-the-art surface textures, a very high level of detail, plenty of useful options and poseable parts. Panel lines, vents, access hatches and more are all depicted in their crisp recessed detail.
On 15 November 2016, Sukhoi Su-33 fighter jets began conducting combat flights over Syria from Admiral Kuznetsov's flight deck in the ongoing Syrian civil war.
The Kinetic kit in 1/48 scale Kinetic released in 2015 an all-new and long-awaited 1/48th scale Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D. The kit comprises 253 parts in grey plastic, 10 parts in clear and markings for 19 aircraft from 1st and 2nd Squadrons. It is a very impressive kit, which features state-of-the-art surface textures, a very high level of detail, plenty of useful options and poseable parts. Panel lines, vents, access hatches and more are all depicted in their crisp recessed detail.
