Sukhoi Su-35S Flanker-E

Russian Air Force, Black 904 Prototype, Akhtubinsk AB, Russia

HM 1:72 HA5717 

The Su-35S prototype bort 904 was an early test platform used to refine the advanced systems of Russia's next-generation Flanker. Built as part of the pre-production batch, 904 evaluated the strengthened airframe, digital fly-by-wire system, redesigned cockpit, and the AL-41F1S engines with thrust-vectoring that gave the Su-35S its trademark supermaneuverability. It was heavily involved in trials of the Irbis-E radar, self-protection gear, and weapons integration. Frequently seen at Akhtubinsk during the late 2000s and early 2010s, 904 also appeared at early airshows to demonstrate the jet's agility. Data gathered from 904's flights shaped the final production configuration.

Sukhoi Su-35S Flanker-E
Designed by the Soviet Union to challenge the superiority of fourth generation US fighters such as the F-15 Eagle, the Su-27 was first flown on May 20, 1977. This one seat Mach-2 fighter had the Soviet Union's first operational fly-by-wire system. The aircraft is very large compared to the MiG-29, its closest Soviet counterpart, but it is built with a high percentage of titanium, which helps minimize its weight. It is exceptionally agile and is perhaps most famous for its "Cobra" maneuver, which is a short, sustained level flight at a 120 degree angle of attack, often performed at air shows.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Molded metal construction with plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
• opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
• Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
• Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.