Modelsvit 72048 Su-17M3R Reconnaissance fighter-bomber 1/72 – detailed plastic model of a reconnaissance fighter-bomber aircraft

Modelsvit 72048 Su-17M3R Reconnaissance fighter-bomber in 1/72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit representing a Soviet reconnaissance fighter-bomber aircraft. This set is dedicated to both experienced modelers and collectors who value models with rich details and a high level of accuracy to the original.

• Scale: 1/72
• Operator country: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene PS) – model intended for assembly and painting, glue and paints sold separately
• The set includes: precisely molded parts, clear canopy parts, photo-etched detail parts, decals with original markings, and alternative parts allowing the construction of different versions
• Category: plastic model kit

History and application:
The Su-17M3R is a reconnaissance variant of the well-known Soviet Su-17 fighter-bomber, developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. These aircraft were used by the air forces of the USSR and Eastern Bloc countries mainly throughout the 1970s and 1980s—the period of the Cold War. The Su-17M3R was equipped with specialized reconnaissance pods mounted under the fuselage, as well as a wide range of weaponry enabling support of ground operations. In fact, these aircraft took part, among others, in the war in Afghanistan as well as numerous exercises and maneuvers of the Eastern military bloc.

Why choose this model?
Modelsvit 72048 Su-17M3R in 1/72 offers a very high level of detail—both the quantity and quality of sprues, the presence of photo-etched parts, and the detailed cockpit representation are undeniably advantages of this set. Thanks to configuration options for external stores and rich decals, the model will be a striking addition to any aviation collection. The product is recommended for experienced modelers and military aviation enthusiasts of the Cold War era.

Build difficulty level: 4/5 – the kit contains many detailed, small parts and requires precise assembly skills as well as experience with photo-etched parts.