Italeri 71306 JAS 39 Gripen – ZESTAW MODELARSKI 1:72

Italeri 71306 JAS 39 Gripen is a high-quality plastic model kit in 1:72 scale. It represents the Swedish fourth-generation multirole fighter JAS 39 Gripen, widely recognized as one of the most advanced light combat aircraft in the world. The model is intended for both beginner and intermediate modelers who want to start their adventure with modern military aviation or expand their 1:72 scale aircraft model collection.

Model Features:

• Scale: 1:72 – the ideal compromise between detail and size. The finished model is approximately 20 cm long.
• User countries: Sweden (Air Force), Hungary, Czech Republic, Thailand, South Africa, as well as other NATO and export countries.
• Period of use: The aircraft has been in service since the early 1990s – modern times. It has participated in airspace patrols and NATO missions, including over the Balkans and Libya.
• Material: The model is made of high-quality plastic, ensuring excellent representation of details such as panels, cockpit, and armament.
• Set includes: model parts for self-assembly, 6 basic acrylic paints, a paintbrush, glue, and a clear, illustrated assembly instruction.
• Category: Plastic model kit – Model Starter Set type "Starter Set".
• Recommended age: from 14 years.

Historical description:

The JAS 39 Gripen is a versatile combat aircraft designed by Saab in the 1980s. The fighter was created for fast and effective combat operations, both in defensive and offensive roles. Thanks to its advanced fly-by-wire system and sophisticated avionics, the Gripen has performed excellently in numerous coalition and patrol operations over the past decades. It is valued for its low operating costs and ease of maintenance.

Who is it recommended for?

The Italeri 71306 JAS 39 Gripen model is especially recommended for beginner modelers as well as those at an intermediate level. The set includes everything needed to build a complete and impressive replica without additional investment in accessories. It’s an excellent gift for young people interested in aviation and all fans of military models from contemporary conflicts.

• Assembly difficulty level: 1/5 – an easy-to-build model ideal for starting the modeling hobby.
• Pros: completeness of the set, detail accuracy, satisfying end result even at the start of the modeling journey.

Italeri 71306 JAS 39 Gripen is a model that attracts with its modern aviation theme and allows you to create a realistic miniature of the iconic Swedish fighter. The rich set of accessories completes the package, making this product stand out among other models in this scale.