Su-27 Flanker-B Diecast Model, Russan Air Force, Blue 388, Paris le Bourget
HM-HA6003Product Details
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA6003 |
| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker-B | 12" | 8" |
In 1989 the Soviets revealed their new Sukhoi Su-27 at the Paris Airshow. Two variants of the aircraft were on display, Su-27 Flanker B Blue 388 and Su-27UB Blue 389. Blue 388 was given Sukhoi bureau number T10-41 but for the Paris show 41 was painted over with the new number 388. During the show test pilot Viktor Pugachev demonstrated a maneuver called the Cobra that later would be referred to as the Pugachev Cobra. The aircraft was capable of raising the nose 120 degrees and hovering in that upward position.