Sword 72100 TAV-8B Harrier II 1/72 is a precise plastic model kit representing one of the most iconic aircraft of all time – the two-seater training and combat version TAV-8B Harrier II. The model is produced in the popular 1/72 scale, which allows for a detailed reproduction of the original, while also making it suitable for display in smaller, collector spaces.

The TAV-8B Harrier II is used primarily by the United States Marine Corps (USMC). This aircraft, a development of the original British design, has been in use since the 1980s, most notably during the Cold War and in modern operations, including the Middle East and Persian Gulf regions. The Harrier's key feature is its ability for vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL), making it exceptionally versatile on the battlefield and indispensable where prepared airstrips are lacking.

• Scale: 1/72
• Operating countries: USA (USMC), also Italy and Spain
• Service period: since the 1980s, Cold War and modern times
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Contents: assembly kit, sprues with parts, decals, instructions
• Add-ons: does not include glue or paints
• Category: plastic model kit

The Sword 72100 set stands out with well-reproduced fuselage panel lines, detailed cockpit interior, and external weaponry. The included decals allow you to finish your model in several color schemes reflecting authentic TAV-8B aircraft.

This product is intended for modelers of beginner and intermediate experience level. The model's assembly difficulty is rated at 3/5 – the build is fairly intuitive, but the small cockpit and landing gear parts require precision and focus during painting and assembly.

I highly recommend this kit to both military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of modern aircraft. The model allows you to build a realistic miniature of a contemporary combat aircraft, and thanks to the thoughtful parts division, even an intermediate modeler can achieve satisfying, impressive results.