KITTY HAWK 80144 SUKHOI SU-17 M3/M4 "FITTER K" 1/48 SCALE
DESCRIPTION:
The Su-17M3 (NATO Codename: Fitter H) was the result of several iterations of improvements over the original Su-17. This variant was based upon the two-seat Su-17UM trainer, but the rear cockpit was replaced with more avionics and internal fuel. The dorsal spine is deeper as well for additional fuel and avionics. The distinctive droop in the forward fuselage came about with forward fuselage stretch that started with the Su-17M2 (NATO Codename: Fitter D).
The Su-17M4 (NATO Codename: Fitter K) was the final production variant that featured an improved tactical navigation system as well as other avionics, and is visibly recognizable by the air intake scoop at the base of the vertical stabilizer. The scoop provides the avionics bay with supplemental cooling air for the additional capabilities added over the Su-17M3.
FEATURES:
Here's a welcome addition to the Soviet Aviation Quarter-Scale Kit List - this is the Kitty Hawk 1/48 Su-17M3/M4 Fitter kit. Contrary to the title on the box, this kit builds into your choice of the Su-17M3 Fitter H or Su-17M4 Fitter K. The kit is molded in gray styrene and presented on nine parts trees plus one tree of clear parts and one fret of photo-etched parts. Out of the box, this kit offers more details and options than the only other kit of the subject in this scale - the venerable OEZ/KP tooling, or the various enhanced reboxings of that kit such as those from Eduard and Karaya.
Among the features and options in this kit:
Detailed cockpit tub
Detailed K-36D ejection seat with choice of seat cushions and photo-etched restraints
Instrument panel and side console decals
Positionable canopy
Positionable aux intake (blow-in) doors
Detailed AL-21F engine
Choice of Su-17M3 or M4 vertical stab fairings
Positionable speed brakes
Positionable rudder
Positionable stabilators
Positionable ailerons
Positionable leading edge slats
Positionable trailing edge flaps
Movable wings (not if the flaps and slats are posed extended)
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