MMP Books 78777 Scale Plans No. 22 Ilyushin Il-28 EN – Scale Modeling Plans in 1/72 and 1/48

MMP Books 78777 Scale Plans No. 22 Ilyushin Il-28 EN is a specialist publication for modelers, featuring precise scale plans of the Soviet Ilyushin Il-28 bomber. The work was released in an A3 format folded to A4, ensuring convenience while working at the modeling desk. The publication totals 12 pages, containing detailed drawings of both the bomber and reconnaissance versions of the Il-28 aircraft, in 1/72 and 1/48 scales.

Historical Description and Usage of the Il-28

The Il-28 is a legendary Soviet jet bomber designed by the Ilyushin Design Bureau. Its maiden flight took place in 1948. It was one of the most important frontline aircraft of the Cold War, extensively used by the armed forces of the USSR and Warsaw Pact countries, as well as exported to countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa (e.g., People’s Republic of Poland, China, Egypt, North Korea). The Il-28 participated in the Korean conflict (1950–1953), military operations in Egypt, and several other operations up to the 1980s.

• Categories: Modeling Plans / Modeling Accessories
• Plan scale: 1/72, 1/48
• Country of use: USSR, allied countries
• Period of use: Cold War (main service years 1949–1980)
• Product type: Accurate aircraft projection plans in paper format
• Number of pages: 12
• Format: A3 folded to A4
• Material: High-quality paper, offset printing

Application and Recommendation

The MMP Books 78777 Scale Plans No. 22 are perfect references for advanced modelers building Il-28 aircraft models in 1/72 and 1/48 scales, but also for beginners who wish to enhance the details of their models or perform their own conversions. The drawings enable precise replication of the original silhouette, panel layout, and arrangement of landing gear and armaments.

This product is recommended for aircraft modelers, collectors, as well as diorama builders and historical reenactors. It is also a valuable source of information for aviation enthusiasts and military technology historians.

• Level of difficulty in using the plans as a modeling aid: 2/5