Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA6408 Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker D Bort 78, 1st Aviation Squadron, 279th Shipborne Fighter Aviation Regiment, Russian Navy, 2016. 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, Size: 8.5" Wingspan & 7.75" Long, Optional Up & Down Landing Gear, Armaments & Display Stand Are Included.

The Sukhoi Su-33 (NATO Reporting Name: Flanker-D) is an all-weather carrier-based twin-engine air superiority fighter designed by Sukhoi and manufactured by Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association, derived from the Su-27 and initially known as the Su-27K. Compared with the Su-27, the Su-33 has a strengthened undercarriage and structure, folding wings and stabilators, all for carrier operations. The Su-33 has canards and its wings are larger than the Su-27 for increased lift. The Su-33 has upgraded engines and a twin nose wheel, and is air refuelable. Primary Role: Carrier-Based Air Superiority Fighter And Multirole Fighter.