Modelsvit 72050 Su-17UM3 advanced two-seat trainer 1/72 – advanced school and combat aircraft model kit

We offer the Modelsvit 72050 Su-17UM3 advanced two-seat trainer plastic model kit in the popular 1/72 scale, perfect for all military aviation enthusiasts and scale modelers. The Su-17UM3 was a two-seat training version of the renowned Soviet Su-17 attack aircraft, widely used by the Soviet Air Force and later by many Warsaw Pact countries as well as nations in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. This model kit replicates the latest version of the aircraft, used primarily during the Cold War era in the 1980s–1990s, but also in selected countries up to the early 21st century.

Features of the Modelsvit 72050 Su-17UM3 set

• Model scale: 1/72 – matches the proportions of the real aircraft and allows to maintain high detail in a compact size.
• Material: high-quality plastic with precise detailing of fuselage and armament parts.
• Kit contents: model for self-assembly, detailed crew cockpit parts, armament, ordnance, and decals dedicated to various painting versions.
• Extras: sprues allow the model to be built with either an open or closed canopy. No metal or resin parts, but features highly precise plastic injection.
• Glue and paints are not included – allowing for individual color selection according to the instructions or personal preferences.
• Kit suitable for intermediate modelers – assembly difficulty level 3/5, requires basic skills in plastic work, painting, and decal application.
• Manufacturer Modelsvit – a brand known for the detail and quality of their aircraft model sprues.

Short historical description: The Su-17UM3 is a two-seat advanced trainer and strike aircraft designed on the basis of the Su-17M3, used among others for pilot training and executing tactical support missions. It gained popularity in the air forces of the USSR and allied countries – it was observed during local conflicts in the Middle East and Central Asia during the Cold War period.

We recommend this model both to collectors of Cold War aircraft and aviation technology enthusiasts. It is ideal as part of a diorama, model display, or historical collection. The Modelsvit 72050 Su-17UM3 kit allows for detailed representation of features characteristic of Soviet engineering from the 1980s. It is a must-have for 1/72 scale modelers and those looking for a realistic challenge in building advanced aircraft models.

Product category: plastic model kit for assembling military aircraft – Cold War.