A&A Models 7223 MiG Ye-50 / E-50 pre-series interceptor 1/72 – plastic model kit

A&A Models 7223 MiG Ye-50 / E-50 is an extremely interesting 1/72 scale plastic model kit, representing an experimental interceptor fighter from the late 1950s, designed by the USSR. The MiG Ye-50, also known as the E-50, was a single-seat interceptor aircraft developed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG) design bureau during the Cold War period, as an experiment combining a jet engine with a rocket booster.

The A&A Models 7223 kit allows you to recreate one of the most technologically advanced prototypes of the Cold War era, serving as an intermediate step between classic jet fighters and rocket-powered designs. The original MiG Ye-50/E-50 was created in response to the Soviet demand for a very fast interceptor capable of achieving high altitudes. Prototypes of this type were built in the second half of the 1950s and tested until 1957. The distinguishing feature of the Ye-50 was a combination of the RD-9 turbojet engine with a rocket engine, which allowed for unprecedented rates of climb. Although it did not enter serial production, it had a huge impact on the further development of Soviet fighter aviation.

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: Soviet Union
• Historical period: Cold War (1950s)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Additional items: kit does not include glue or paints
• Category: plastic aircraft model kit
• Contents: complete sprues with fuselage, wing, cockpit, and armament details, clear pilot canopy, decals with authentic Soviet markings, and clear, illustrated assembly instructions

The A&A Models 7223 MiG Ye-50 / E-50 kit features a highly accurate reproduction of the original design, especially the powerplant section and cockpit. The excellent quality plastic makes sanding, painting, and fitting components easy. We recommend this model to intermediate modelers interested in Soviet experimental aviation, Cold War machine collectors, and enthusiasts of unique aircraft.

Difficulty level: 3/5. The assembly is satisfying but also requires precision due to the complex details. The product does not include any modeling chemicals.