A-model 72023 Buran Soviet shuttle 1/72 – Plastic model of the Soviet shuttle

A-model 72023 Buran Soviet shuttle 1/72 is a unique plastic model kit representing the Soviet Buran 1.01 space shuttle in 1/72 scale. This is a meticulously reproduced miniature of the only shuttle produced under the Soviet Buran program, which was the USSR’s response to the American Space Shuttle program. The model stands out for its detailed outer fuselage, wing configuration, thermal protection surfaces, and characteristic Buran engineering details, making it not only a fascinating modeling project but also a historical testimony to Soviet space engineering.

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal for space modeling enthusiasts and shuttle collectors.
• Material: high-quality plastic, ensuring durability and ease of assembly and painting.
• Country of vehicle origin: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR/Russia).
• Product category: plastic model kit, intended for modelers at intermediate and advanced levels.
• Set includes: injection-molded plastic parts, clear cockpit elements, and Buran decals.

Buran 1.01 was a Soviet space shuttle constructed as part of the USSR space flight programs. Built in the 1980s, it undertook its only, unmanned orbital flight on November 15, 1988, circling the Earth twice and returning to the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The program was active toward the end of the Cold War, but due to budget cuts and the collapse of the USSR, development was halted and Buran never performed a manned mission.

The A-model 72023 kit does not include glue or paints – these are available separately. This model is especially recommended for enthusiasts of Soviet and global astronautics, collectors of unique spacecraft, and modelers who enjoy a challenge. Due to the part count and the need for accurate replication of the wing layout and details, we recommend it for intermediate and advanced modelers. The build is rated at difficulty level 4/5.

This is a unique opportunity to recreate in your workshop an icon of Soviet space technology and add the exceptional Buran shuttle model to your collection!