Description
The Su-30MK was not the last in an extensive program of modernization of the “thirtieth” series of fighters. KNAAPO forces managed to develop and complete the construction of another version of a two-seat multi-purpose aircraft-the Su-35UB (T-10UBM) in 2000. His tests began in the autumn of the same year in Zhukovsky. The first experimental car has a dark blue tail number ” 801 ” and is painted in blue, blue and dark blue colors. From the name of the fighter, it could be concluded that this is a combat training modification of the Su-35 aircraft. However, this is not the case at all. The aircraft was supposed to absorb all the best that was done on the Su-37 and both versions of the Su-30MK-Su-30MKI and Su-30MKK. It was planned to install the most modern avionics and modified AL-31FP engines, in which the nozzle would rotate in two planes (at first the prototype was equipped with a conventional AL-31FS). According to the project, the Su-35UB differed from the Su-30MKK in the presence of PGO engines and a more advanced onboard radar, and from the Su – 30MKI-engines and keels of increased height, thickness and area (as on the Su-35 and Su-30MKK), which allowed to increase the flight range compared to the Su-30MKI. The installation of more advanced equipment, in particular, the N011M onboard radar, will allow the Su-35UB to use the full range of serial and promising air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles and bombs.
The paper model of the Su-30MKI in 1:33 scale contains 23 pages, including:
– Full-color title page
– 13 pages of the part (A3 format, paper thickness for the model is not less than 0.35 mm)
– 9 pages of circuit assembly instructions (A3 format)
– More than 2000 parts, including the fuselage and wing
– Vector graphics texture on top of bitmap graphics
– Full detailed cockpit
– Full chassis detailing
– Retractable in-flight refueling rod
– Full mechanization of the wing
– Rotary stabilizer and PGO
– Imitation of the brake flap
Degree of difficulty: 5/5
The pleasure of assembly is guaranteed even to an experienced modeler.
Ramli Jaafar (verified owner) –
Overall, the design is good though it lacks details such as Missile Alert Warning System (MAWS) components, wrong location of antenna rods near the cockpit, etc. The instruction could be improved to provide better description and illustration.