Ilyushin IL-28
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1968
- First catalogue reference
- 490 in 6th Edition (1968)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Roy Cross
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Instruction Sheets
Description
Ilyushin IL-28 – Airfix kit 490, first issued in 1968, Series 4, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1968 to 1995. Later renumbered 04010-9, 4010.
One of the earliest Russian jet-bombers that is still with many Eastern Bloc countries. Optional Polish, Chinese, and Czechoslovakian markings. – Taken from the 6th edition catalogue (1968)
16th edition catalogue (1979), listed as Ilyushin IL-28 Beagle from Ilyushin IL-28.
1992 edition catalogue, listed as Ilyushin IL28 from Ilyushin IL-28 Beagle.
1994 edition catalogue, listed as Ilyushin IL 28 from Ilyushin IL28.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 4 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1968 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 490 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 490 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 490 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 490 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 04010-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 04010-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 04010-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 04010-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 04010-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition | 4010 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition | 4010 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 4010 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 4010 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
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