A-Model 01410 Antonov An-72 (1/144) – plastic aircraft model kit

A-Model 01410 Antonov An-72 in 1:144 scale is an excellent choice for all modelers interested in military aviation from the Cold War era. This plastic model kit faithfully replicates the distinctive short take-off and landing (STOL) jet transport aircraft, which was widely used by the air forces of former USSR states and post-Soviet countries.

History and Use of the Antonov An-72

The Antonov An-72, known by its NATO reporting name “Coaler,” was developed by the Antonov Design Bureau in response to the Soviet Air Force’s demand for a modern transport aircraft with STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) capabilities. It made its maiden flight in 1977, with serial production starting in the early 1980s. This design was widely used during the Cold War to transport troops, supplies, and equipment even in the most difficult terrains and weather conditions. A unique feature of the An-72 is its engines mounted above the wings, which increases lift and enables operation from short and unprepared airfields. The aircraft has been operated by Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Sudan, Egypt, and other countries.

Features of the A-Model 01410 Kit

• Scale: 1/144 – perfect for collectors and those with limited display space.
• Material: high-quality plastic, providing precision details and ease of processing.
• Kit contents: model assembly parts, assembly instructions. Paints and glue not included.
• Accurately reproduced fuselage, wings, undercarriage, and the characteristic engines mounted above the wings.
• Parts allow modeling of external details, with optional transport or patrol version configuration.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

We particularly recommend the A-Model 01410 Antonov An-72 kit to intermediate modelers and all enthusiasts of Soviet and modern aviation designs. The 1/144 scale requires precision, but the small number of parts makes the assembly difficulty level approximately 2/5. It is an excellent choice for collectors and those wishing to expand their collection with a unique and historically significant transport aircraft.

Category: plastic model kit.