{"product_id":"36012-a-model-72176-yakovlev-yak-25-rv-rvv-mandrake-172","title":"A-Model 72176 Yakovlev Yak-25 RV \/ RVV - Mandrake 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eA-Model 72176 Yakovlev Yak-25 RV \/ RVV \"Mandrake\" 1\/72 – Plastic Aircraft Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The A-Model 72176 Yakovlev Yak-25 RV \/ RVV \"Mandrake\" in 1\/72 scale is an excellent choice for military aviation enthusiasts and modelers interested in Cold War history. The Yak-25RV reconnaissance aircraft, also known by the NATO codename \"Mandrake,\" is one of the most unusual Soviet high-altitude reconnaissance projects of the Cold War, serving as the USSR Air Force's response to the need for long-range reconnaissance missions.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHistory and usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The Yakovlev Yak-25RV entered service with the Soviet Air Force in the 1960s. It was designed for high-altitude reconnaissance flights, allowing for safe photography of strategic targets over potential enemy territory. Its construction, featuring very distinctive straight wings and an extended fuselage, made the aircraft easily recognizable. The plane was used mainly during the 1960s, at the height of Cold War tensions. It was developed in response to demanding operational requirements and increasingly advanced Western reconnaissance technology, such as the U-2.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of origin (original): Soviet Union (USSR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod of use (original): Cold War (1960s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdditional elements: detailed decals, precise surface details, optional landing gear configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: A-Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProduct code: 72176\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAssessment and recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    This product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who appreciate original aviation designs and wish to enrich their collection with a rare reconnaissance aircraft model. The 1\/72 scale offers a perfect compromise between detail and display space on the shelf. The assembly instructions are fairly clear, but the model requires some precision when assembling the fuselage and wings. The kit does not include paints or glue, allowing you to individually choose suitable products for customization and finishing.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty: 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    To summarize, the A-Model 72176 Yakovlev Yak-25 RV \/ RVV \"Mandrake\" in 1\/72 scale is a unique opportunity to enrich your collection with a Soviet reconnaissance aircraft from the Cold War era. An excellent choice for both military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of unusual aircraft designs.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A-Model","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54721038025038,"sku":"AM72176","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/925952631b54dad2d8037e5355ee74b8.jpg?v=1755510388","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/36012-a-model-72176-yakovlev-yak-25-rv-rvv-mandrake-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}