1/35 Tu-143 Reys photo reconnaissance
Clear Prop's 1/35th scale model of the Tu-143 Reys is a 1970s Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft designed for tactical photographic reconnaissance. The Tu-143 was mainly used by Warsaw Pact forces and later exported to several other countries. The kit includes detailed plastic parts, interior fittings and decals. The package does not include paint or glue needed for assembly.
The Tupolev Tu-143 Reys was a Soviet short-range jet reconnaissance drone developed in the 1970s to replace the older Tu-123 and Tu-141. Its primary purpose was low-altitude photographic and radiation reconnaissance behind enemy lines. The aircraft featured a fixed wing, a detachable launch booster, and a parachute landing system, which allowed for its reusable operation.
The Tu-143 was widely deployed by Warsaw Pact armies and was also used during conflicts in Afghanistan and the Middle East. After the collapse of the USSR, it remained in service with several post-Soviet states, including Ukraine, which also used it in modern conflicts.
The Clear Prop 1/35 Tu-143 Reys model is a highly detailed kit featuring a precision-crafted fuselage, reconnaissance equipment, a launch booster, and a parachute module. At a scale of 1/35, this model is also ideal for dioramas featuring military equipment and crew.
The kit is intended for more advanced modelers interested in Soviet reconnaissance aircraft and Cold War unmanned systems.
The package does not include the paints or adhesives needed for assembly.
| Category: | Aircraft 1/35 |
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| Weight: | 0.25 kg |
| EAN: | 8599260025332 |
| Scale: | 1/35 |
| Nationality: | Russia |
| Period: | Cold War |