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Zvezda 1:144 Ekranoplan A-90 Model Kit
Brand: Zvezda
Part No: HC-Z7016
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Description
The Zvezda 1:144 Ekranoplan A-90 (HC-Z7016) depicts the remarkable A-90 Orlyonok, a Soviet ground-effect transport developed by the design bureau of Rostislav Alexeev. A distinctive subject for 1:144 scale collections, it highlights an aviation-meets-maritime concept that remains unique in Cold War history.
About The A-90 Orlyonok
- Designed by Rostislav Alexeev’s bureau, famed for the Raketa and Meteor hydrofoil ships.
- Intended to air-drop forces with a range of 1,500 km and a top speed of up to 500 km/h.
- Combined aircraft-like speed with ship-like carrying capacity.
- Front end could open sideways for rapid loading and unloading.
- Capacity for up to 200 fully equipped marines or two armoured vehicles (tanks, APC or IFV).
- Operated several metres above water or other flat surfaces, avoiding sea mines and obstructions.
- Capable of landing on a beach for amphibious operations.
- Three units built; the first entered service with Soviet Naval Aviation in 1977.
This 1:144 scale subject from Zvezda offers an eye-catching addition for enthusiasts of ekranoplans, Soviet Naval Aviation and Cold War-era technology.
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The A-90 Orlyonok is a ground effect vehicle designed in the Design Bereau of Rostislav Alexeev, designer of the famous passenger hydrofoil high speed ships Raketa, Meteor and others. Orlyonok was intended to air drop forces with a range of 1,500 km range and a speed up to 500 km/h. With a speed like an aircraft, the Ekranoplan has ship-like carrying capacity.
The front end of the Orlyonok can open sideways and take on board up to 200 fully equipped marines or two armoured vehicles (tanks, APC or IFV). A-90 is not affected by sea mines and other obstructions because it flies several meters above water level or other relatively flat surface and can land on a beach. Three such ground effect units were built, the first of them entered service with the Soviet Naval Aviation in 1977.
Key Info:
The front end of the Orlyonok can open sideways and take on board up to 200 fully equipped marines or two armoured vehicles (tanks, APC or IFV). A-90 is not affected by sea mines and other obstructions because it flies several meters above water level or other relatively flat surface and can land on a beach. Three such ground effect units were built, the first of them entered service with the Soviet Naval Aviation in 1977.
Key Info:
- Brand: Zvezda
- Part No: HC-Z7016
- Barcode: 4600327070166
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