Trumpeter 01695 Soviet Tu-22 "Blinder" tactical bomber 1/72

The plastic model kit Trumpeter 01695 Soviet Tu-22 "Blinder" is a faithfully reproduced miniature in the popular 1/72 scale. This model showcases a technological breakthrough of the Cold War era – the Soviet strategic bomber Tu-22, designed by the Tupolev design bureau as the USSR’s first supersonic bomber.

Historical Overview

The Tu-22 "Blinder" was developed in the 1950s and took its first flight in 1958. It officially entered service in 1962 and was mainly operated by the Soviet Air Force until the late 1990s. Its peak operational period was during the Cold War: the aircraft served as both a tactical and strategic deep strike bomber. In addition to the USSR, the Tu-22 was exported to Libya and Iraq. The aircraft was retired mainly by the end of the 1990s, for example, Ukraine decommissioned these machines in 1998.

Technical Specifications and Kit Contents

• Scale: 1/72
• User countries: USSR, Libya, Iraq
• Era: Cold War
• Model length when assembled: 562.9 mm
• Wingspan: 321.8 mm
• Number of parts: over 160
• Includes 7 sprues with plastic parts
• Additionally, 1 photo-etched part for detail reproduction
• No metal, resin, or foil elements included
• Model requires self-assembly – glue and paints not included

Category and Use

This product belongs to the category of plastic assembly model kits of military aircraft. Trumpeter has gotten modelers used to a high level of detail and precision – in this kit you will also find finely reproduced cockpit details, fuselage shape, and armament (including the option to assemble it with a Kh-22 cruise missile).

Who is it recommended for?

This model is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers who are passionate about 20th-century military aviation. Due to the large number of parts and considerable size (over 56 cm in length), building this model requires precision, patience, and basic knowledge of modeling techniques. Level of assembly difficulty: 4 out of 5.

An ideal choice for collectors of Cold War era aircraft and military aviation history enthusiasts!