Hobby Boss 81758 Su-17M4 Fitter-K 1/48 – Plastic Aircraft Model Kit

The Hobby Boss 81758 Su-17M4 Fitter-K in 1/48 scale is a high-quality plastic kit for building the legendary Su-17M4 fighter-bomber—the last and most advanced version of this Soviet design. The model is produced by the renowned manufacturer Hobby Boss and is an excellent choice for modelers looking to recreate one of the most recognizable aircraft of the Cold War era.

Historical Background of Su-17M4 Fitter-K

The Sukhoi Su-17M4 (NATO designation: Fitter-K) was an aircraft used primarily by the USSR, and later Russia and a number of countries allied with or purchasing from the Soviet military industry. This design featured, for its time, advanced variable-sweep wings, an AL-21F-3 engine, and modern avionics, including a laser rangefinder, SPO-15LE radar warning receiver, and inertial navigation system. The Su-17M4 mainly served from 1980 to 2000, while the export version, the Su-22, is still in use in some countries to this day. This aircraft saw combat, including in Afghanistan and various local conflicts.

Hobby Boss 81758 Kit Details

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use: USSR/Russia and Eastern Bloc countries
• Model dimensions: length 396 mm, wingspan 285 mm
• The kit includes over 380 parts
• The box contains 14 sprues with plastic parts and 1 photo-etched sheet
• The model features highly detailed fuselage, wings, ordnance, and cockpit
• No resin or metal parts included—the model is made exclusively from high-quality plastic with one photo-etched element
• The assembly instructions are clear and easy to follow

Who is this kit recommended for?

Hobby Boss 81758 Su-17M4 Fitter-K is recommended for advanced aircraft modelers who value high accuracy of detail and historical fidelity. The kit allows for the creation of a very detailed replica, but due to its complexity and number of parts, we recommend it for intermediate to advanced modelers – difficulty level: 4/5.

This model is an excellent choice for military aviation enthusiasts, collectors of Cold War era aircraft, and fans of Soviet aviation technology.