Trumpeter 01602 Antonow An-2 Colt (1/72)

The Trumpeter 01602 Antonow An-2 Colt airplane model in the popular 1/72 scale is a detailed plastic model kit representing one of the most recognizable biplanes in the world. The AN-2, also called “Colt” according to NATO nomenclature, was designed in the Soviet Union by Oleg Antonov’s design bureau and took its first flight in 1947. This model faithfully reproduces the original with careful attention to authentic details, including the distinctive lattice fuselage structure, landing gear configuration, and control surfaces.

The Antonow An-2 was used by the USSR and many Eastern Bloc countries, as well as China, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Romania. The aircraft served as a transport, agricultural, ambulance, and even military plane, mainly during the Cold War period (from the 1950s to modern times). It earned a reputation for being “unsinkable” due to its remarkable durability and ability to operate from unpaved airfields.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of use: USSR and former Warsaw Pact countries
• Service period: Cold War, up to the present day
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Kit contents: parts to assemble the fuselage, wings, landing gear, clear cabin parts, decals
• Glue and paints not included – sold separately

The model features realistically rendered panel lines, latticework, retractable landing gear configuration, and sharply detailed cockpit and passenger compartment. The decal sheet allows you to make several different paint schemes used by different countries.

We recommend this kit to both beginner and advanced modellers interested in transport aviation and Soviet design history. Thanks to the clear instructions and well-fitting parts, we rate the assembly difficulty at 2/5, making this set accessible even for those just starting out in model building.

Trumpeter 01602 Antonow An-2 Colt in 1/72 scale is an excellent choice for any model collection, guaranteeing hours of satisfying work and an impressive final result that will surely capture the attention of aviation and 20th-century history enthusiasts.