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. Development of the K-26 missile system started in 1962, using the KSR-5 (AS-6) air-to-surface anti-ship missiles. They were deployed on TU-16K-26 aircraft that entered service in the second half of the 1960s. The Tu-16K-26 aircraft was modified to launch K-26 missiles, with launch attitude indicator on the nose glazing. The characteristics of the K-26 weapon systems allowed the aircraft to retain their original bomber capabilities.
Item No 03907
Item Name Tu-16k-26 Badger G
Bar Code 9580208039077
Scale 1:144
Item Type Static Kit
Model Brief Length: 258mm Wingspanh: 231mm
Total Parts 87pcs
Metal Parts n/a
Photo Etched Parts n/a
Film Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Total Sprues 5 sprues
Paint Schemes " Former Soviet Air Force service
Chinese Xian H-6"
Released Date 2008-08
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"
