The Tu-16 was designed as an high-speed jet bomber for operations in theaters close to the Soviet Union. Intended to replace the TU-4, the greatest challenge during development was to doubling the speed to improve survivability in the face of enemy fighters. In 1955 work began on using the Tu-16 as the carrier for the K-10S (AS-2 Kipper) cruise missile for the Soviet Naval Air Force for use in an anti-shipping role. The missile's guidance system was added as an onboard system, with the missile mounted semi-submerged under the fuselage on the centerline in the bomb bay area. The TU-16K-10 prototype was finished in 1958 and series production started in 1959. Deployment into the Soviet Naval Air Force began in October 1961. A total of about 220 were built.
Item No 03908
Item Name Tu-16k-10 Badger C
Bar Code 9580208039084
Scale 1:144
Item Type Static Kit
Model Brief Length: 258mm Wingspan: 231mm
Total Parts 87pcs
Metal Parts n/a
Photo Etched Parts n/a
Film Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Total Sprues 4pcs
Paint Schemes " Former Soviet Air Force service
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Released Date 2009-02
More Features " There are 79 parts in light grey plastic, 8 clear parts for canopy and missile
-Rotated dorsal , ventral and tail gun turret
- Window glazing and cl"
