In 2001, Sukhoi's civil aircraft department began developing a new regional jet to replace the ageing Soviet-built Tupolev TU-134 and Yakovlev Yak-42. On 19 May 2008, the prototype with the factory designation 97001 took off for its maiden flight. Our first metal model of the superjet in 1:200 scale appears in the Sukhoi factory colours with the striking blue colour gradients on the fuselage. The programme was plagued by technical problems at the start of series production; deliveries to mostly Russian airline customers were delayed. Difficulties with the first exports to Mexico and Western Europe, partly due to a lack of a maintenance network, and the sanctions imposed as a result of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine did their bit to throw further sand in the gears. So far, just over 200 units have been delivered.
Group
Model Construction
Scale
Scale 1:200
Material
Plastic & Metal
State
new
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
HERPA Miniaturmodelle GmbH Leonrodstr. 46-47 90599 Dietenhofen Deutschland
