A-Model 72265 AN602 (RDS220) "Tsar Bomba" 1/72 – plastic model kit

A-Model 72265 AN602 (RDS220) "Tsar Bomba" in 1/72 scale is a unique plastic model kit depicting the most famous nuclear bomb in history—the Soviet "Tsar Bomba," also known as RDS-220 or AN602. The kit is produced by the renowned company A-Model, well-known for its high-quality models and attention to technical details.

Historical and technical information

The "Tsar Bomba" (AN602, RDS-220) was developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War, with its test detonation taking place on October 30, 1961, at the Novaya Zemlya archipelago. It was a thermonuclear bomb with a yield of about 50 megatons of TNT—the most powerful weapon ever detonated in human history. The Tsar Bomba was the USSR's response to the arms race with the USA and was intended as a demonstration of military power.

This 1:72 scale replica allows modellers to accurately render the distinctive shape, surface details, and dimensions of this very well-known weapon of mass destruction, which was carried by the Tu-95 bomber. As a static model, it is a unique historical exhibit and makes an interesting addition to any Cold War-era military collection.

Features of the A-Model 72265 kit

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of origin (prototype): USSR (Russia)
• Historical period: Cold War (1960s)
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Model includes parts for self-assembly
• Glue and paints not included—must be purchased separately
• Realistically replicated bomb surface details
• Possible display assembly on a stand (depending on modeller's preference)

Category, difficulty, and recommendations

This is a plastic model kit belonging to the military models category, related to special armament and the history of military technology. The assembly difficulty is rated at 2/5—the kit is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modellers, as well as enthusiasts of atomic weapons history and 20th-century military technology.

Thanks to its unique subject and build quality, the A-Model 72265 Tsar Bomba is an excellent collectible and educational offering for all military history passionates and Cold War era enthusiasts. The model looks impressive as a stand-alone piece or as part of a diorama with the Tu-95 bomber.