The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:First brought into service with the Soviet Air Force in 1986, the Sukhoi - designed with the NATO code name 'Flanker' - is designed as an air defence interceptor. Sukhoi was first brought to the attention of the US Intelligence Services in March 1979 when tests of the new combat aircraft were picked up by a satelitte of the Ramenskoya test centre. About 100 Flankers were in service by early 1988. The aircraft's armaments include AA10 Almo S.AR/18 missilies, AA11 close range missiles and 30mm cannon. - Taken from the 1990 edition catalogue
1990 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
1993 edition catalogue, listed as Flanker B Sukhoi 27 from Sukhoi 27A.
1995 edition catalogue, listed as Sukhoi SU-27 Flanker B from Flanker B Sukhoi 27.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 5 First Issued: 1990
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 10: James Goulding Artist on Box Type 14: John D. Jones
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
1990 Edition Ref: 05025 1992 Edition Ref: 05025 1993 Edition Ref: 05025 1994 Edition Ref: 05025 1995 Edition Ref: 05025 1996 Edition Ref: 05025 1997 Edition Ref: 05025 1998 Edition Ref: 05025 1999 Edition Ref: 05025 2000 Edition Ref: 05025 2004 Edition Ref: 05025 2005 Edition Ref: 05025 2006 Edition Ref: 05025 2007 Edition Ref: 05025
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