A-Model 72032 Tupolev Tu-95M/U 1/72

A-Model 72032 Tupolev Tu-95M/U 1/72 is a high-quality plastic model kit representing one of the most recognizable strategic bombers in aviation history – the Soviet Tu-95M, and the Tu-95U trainer version. The model is designed in the popular 1/72 scale, which allows for a detailed recreation of the original's proportions while maintaining a relatively large size of the completed model.

Historical and Technical Information

The Tupolev Tu-95, known in the West by its NATO reporting name "Bear," was developed in the USSR as a long-range strategic bomber powered by turboprop engines. Production began in the mid-1950s, and numerous variants were used by the Soviet Air Force, and later Russian Air Force, from the Cold War era up to the present day. The Tu-95M version was an improved variant with extended range and enhanced combat capability, while the Tu-95U served as a training and instructor aircraft for long-range bomber crews. These machines were used for, among other things, nuclear patrols, reconnaissance flights, and strategic exercises.

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: Soviet Union (USSR), Russia
• Period: Cold War and later years
• Material: plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Length of assembled model: about 64 cm (according to the manufacturer)
• Box contents: sprues with parts, clear cabin elements, decals, assembly instructions
• Glue and paints not included – must be purchased separately

Advantages and Recommendations

The A-Model 72032 kit is recommended for advanced modelers and enthusiasts of 20th-century military aviation. It features high manufacturing precision and numerous details reproducing both the airframe surface and elements of the fuselage, wings, and NK-12 engines – the most powerful turboprop engines in the world. The model requires precise gluing and painting, allowing you to create an accurate miniature of this remarkable aircraft. Due to the high number of parts and level of detail, the difficulty rating is 4 out of 5.

It's an excellent choice for 1/72 scale collectors, long-range aircraft fans, and enthusiasts of military aviation history. Thanks to its large scale, the model is also perfect for display in dioramas depicting Cold War scenarios. A-Model ensures high quality of components and historical accuracy of the design.