A-Model 72160-1 Antonov AN-24T "Phoenix" 1/72 – plastic model kit

We present a high-quality plastic model kit A-Model 72160-1 Antonov AN-24T "Phoenix" in the popular 1/72 scale. This model kit allows for a faithful reconstruction of the Soviet military transport aircraft AN-24T, which became an icon of Cold War era transport aviation. Manufactured by the renowned A-Model brand, this kit is dedicated both to experienced modelers and ambitious enthusiasts looking to expand their skills and aircraft model collections.

History and background of the Antonov AN-24T "Phoenix" aircraft

The Antonov AN-24T is one of the most popular versions of the AN-24 transport aircraft, designed in the USSR in the 1960s. This aircraft belonged to a category of machines intended for cargo and troop transport, and was widely used by the Soviet Air Force and its allied nations during the Cold War period. The AN-24T "Phoenix" model stands out due to design modifications adapting it for tactical transport—equipped with a loading ramp for quick loading and unloading of equipment. Its versatility ensured that from the 1960s to the present, it has been operated by many air forces across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.

• Scale: 1/72
• Operating countries: Soviet Union, Warsaw Pact nations, third-world countries
• Historical applications: transport aviation, paratrooper drops, humanitarian and evacuation missions
• Service period: since the 1960s, crucial during the Cold War
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Extras: clear parts for the cockpit, decal sheet with markings
• Category: plastic model kit

Why choose A-Model 72160-1 Antonov AN-24T "Phoenix"?

The kit offers an excellent price-to-detail ratio. It allows you to reproduce the characteristic features of the AN-24T aircraft, including the tail assembly, detailed loading ramp, and distinctive markings. It is an ideal choice for fans of Soviet aviation technology and modelers building collections of aircraft used during the Cold War. We recommend this model to those with intermediate model-building experience—the assembly difficulty level is rated at 3/5.

A-Model 72160-1 Antonov AN-24T "Phoenix" 1/72 will delight aviation history enthusiasts and, when assembled, will become a unique addition to any collection!