Su-27 Flanker-B Diecast Model, Soviet Air Force 941st IAP, Red 36, Barents Sea
HM-HA6001Product Details
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA6001 |
| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker-B | 12" | 8" |
On September 13, 1987 Su-27 Flanker B (early Type) Red 36 from the 941st IAP V-PVO piloted by Senior Lieutenant Vassily Tsimbal intercepted the Norwegian P-3 Orion "602" flown by Lt. Salvesen and 9 crewmembers off the Kola Peninsula. Red 36 made three passes, each one bringing the two aircraft closer until the third encounter caused the Su-27's vertical stabilizer to hit the P-3 propeller tearing the Su-27 stabilizer tip off and sending a piece of the P-3 propeller into "602" causing decompression. Remarkably both aircraft safely returned to their bases.