1:72 Italeri 1440 Tupolev Tu-22M-2 Backfire-B - Jet Fighter Plastic Model kit

The Tupolev Tu-22M-2 Backfire-B in 1:72 scale from Italeri is an iconic jet developed in the late 1960s and entered service with the Soviet Air Force in the 1970s. This strategic twin-engine bomber with variable geometry wings played a crucial role during the Cold War, capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional weapons. The Tu-22M-2, also known as Backfire-B, was specifically designed for conventional attacks against surface ships, with a top speed of Mach 1.9, making it a formidable adversary for US and NATO air defenses.

This model kit includes original ESCI molds and a new super decal sheet to build three different versions, as shown in the images:

• Version A: Tu-22M2, NATO code "Backfire-B", Voenno vozdusnye sily (VVS - USSR Air Force), unknown unit, Baltic Sea, 1980.
• Version B: Tu-22M2, NATO code "Backfire-B", AV-MF (Aviatsiya voenno-morskogo flota - USSR Naval Aviation), unknown unit, 1980.
• Version C: Tu-22M2, NATO code "Backfire-B", Ukrainian Air Force, Kyiv-Zhulyany Aeronautical Museum, 2010.

The set also includes detailed color instructions for realistic finishing. The Italeri 1440 Tupolev Tu-22M-2 Backfire-B is a must-have for collectors and modelers looking to recreate a piece of Cold War history.