Zvezda 7297 Russian Naval Fighter Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D 1/72

Zvezda 7297 Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D is a high-quality plastic model kit in the popular 1/72 scale, depicting a Soviet/Russian carrier-based multirole fighter, which is currently the mainstay of the Russian Navy's naval aviation.

Historical Information:

The Su-33 Flanker-D was developed in the 1980s as an upgrade of the famed Su-27, specifically adapted for carrier operations. The aircraft entered service in 1994 and to this day forms the backbone of the carrier air wings aboard the "Admiral Kuznetsov" aircraft carrier. Used exclusively by Russia, it was deployed, among others, during Russian naval operations in the Mediterranean Sea in the Syrian theater of operations in 2016–2017. The aircraft features reinforced landing gear, folding wings, and arrestor hooks that enable operations from aircraft carrier decks.

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: Russia (Russian Federation), formerly USSR
• Service period: Cold War, modern era (from the 1990s to present)
• Model category: Plastic model kit
• Material: Hard polystyrene (plastic)
• Kit contents: Precisely reproduced sprue parts, clear plastic elements for canopies, a rich decal sheet allowing for various markings, landing gear, weapons, and a pictorial assembly instruction
• No additional parts such as metal barrels or photo-etched details included in the standard set

Recommendations and difficulty level:

This model is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers – thanks to its high level of detail and the ability to arm the model according to your preferences, the kit is perfect for building a realistic replica of a carrier-based fighter. Assembly difficulty: 3/5. Zvezda 7297 Russian Naval Fighter Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D 1/72 is a proposition for fans of modern military aviation, naval enthusiasts, and collectors of carrier-based aircraft models. The model works well both as a standalone display piece and as part of a larger diorama featuring an aircraft carrier.

Recreate the legendary Su-33 thanks to the detailed quality, reliability of the Zvezda manufacturer, and the possibility to build a striking model, which will be a jewel of any model collection.