Zvezda 7011 Russian strategic airlifter Il-76MD (1/144) – Plastic model kit

The Zvezda 7011 Russian strategic airlifter Il-76MD (1/144) plastic model kit is a faithful miniature of one of the world’s most recognizable transport aircraft. The model is made in the popular 1:144 scale, appreciated by modellers, which offers a compromise between detail and convenient display even in smaller spaces.

The Ilyushin Il-76MD is a Soviet, later Russian, four-engine military transport aircraft with high payload capacity. It was designed by the Ilyushin design bureau in the 1970s, with its first flights during the Cold War. Widely used by the USSR, and later Russia and former Eastern Bloc countries, it proved itself in military operations in Afghanistan, humanitarian transport, and UN missions.

• Scale: 1:144
• User countries: USSR, Russia, former CIS countries
• Historical period: Cold War, modern times
• Finished model dimensions: length approx. 33 cm, wingspan approx. 29.5 cm
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Category: plastic model kit
• The kit does not include modeling chemicals (glue, paints sold separately)
• Highly detailed reproduction of the fuselage, wings, and landing gear
• Movable parts, optional flap positions, and openable rear cargo bay doors
• Includes decals for painting various Il-76MD versions

The Zvezda 7011 Il-76MD model is an excellent choice for both intermediate and advanced modelers seeking high realism and attention to detail. Precisely fitting parts significantly ease assembly, though the part count and working with small details mean the recommended difficulty level is 3.5 out of 5. Highly recommended especially for fans of 20th and 21st-century military aviation as well as collectors of Russian aircraft models.

If you value authentic historical reproduction and realistic models of transport aircraft, Zvezda 7011 Il-76MD in 1:144 scale will be a perfect addition to your collection!