{"product_id":"12071-special-hobby-72242-yakovlev-yak-23-warsaw-pact-172","title":"Special Hobby 72242 Yakovlev Yak-23 Warsaw Pact (1\/72)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 72242 Yakovlev Yak-23 Warsaw Pact (1\/72)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72242 Yakovlev Yak-23 Warsaw Pact\u003c\/strong\u003e kit is a high-quality plastic model kit faithfully reproducing the Soviet Yakovlev Yak-23 jet interceptor in the popular 1:72 scale. This kit is an excellent choice for military aviation enthusiasts, especially those interested in the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e era and Warsaw Pact air force armaments.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR, also used by Poland, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Albania\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-World War II, Cold War (1949–1957)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic sprues, clear canopy, decals for multiple users, assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eYakovlev Yak-23 (\"Flora\")\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the first Soviet jet fighters introduced into service in the late 1940s. The aircraft featured a simple design and compact size, and was equipped with an RD-500 turbojet engine. The Yak-23 was used mainly for interception and training by Warsaw Pact air forces. In Poland, it entered service with fighter units in 1951, just as in other Eastern Bloc countries, serving until the mid-1950s when it was replaced by more modern jet designs.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Special Hobby 72242 kit offers a precise reproduction of the airframe, highlighting construction details of the fuselage, cockpit, and powerplant. The sprues have been prepared with attention to detail and minimal flash, allowing for a satisfying result without excessive corrections. The included decals allow you to build models in the markings of several different air forces, which significantly increases the appeal of the kit for collectors and historical modelers.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This product is recommended for both intermediate and more experienced modelers, especially those interested in early jet technology and the military aviation history of communist states. \u003cstrong\u003eBuild difficulty level: 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Special Hobby 72242 Yakovlev Yak-23 Warsaw Pact (1\/72) is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enrich their collection with an interesting and less commonly found model of a jet interceptor.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719984697678,"sku":"SH72242","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/0fb7e842ef8df06b714c4ada2c13eaba.jpg?v=1755487579","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/12071-special-hobby-72242-yakovlev-yak-23-warsaw-pact-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}