14MP1 Experimental Ekranoplan Model Kit Model Kit Aircraft Scale 1:72 A&A Models AAM7230

14MP1 experimental ekranoplan model kit in 1:72 scale represents a rare Soviet research vehicle developed to study ground-effect flight, a concept positioned between aviation and naval engineering.

The 14MP1 was an experimental ekranoplan designed to operate at very low altitude above water or flat surfaces, using the aerodynamic ground effect to achieve lift with improved efficiency. Such vehicles were part of extensive Cold War research programs in the USSR aimed at developing high-speed, low-altitude transport and military platforms.

14MP1 – Soviet Experimental Ground Effect Vehicle

Unlike conventional aircraft, ekranoplans are optimized for sustained flight within a few meters above the surface. The 14MP1 served as a test platform for aerodynamic layouts, propulsion concepts, and stability solutions relevant to later, more advanced ekranoplan designs.

This plastic model kit by A&A Models accurately reproduces the distinctive configuration of the 14MP1, making it a unique subject for collectors interested in experimental aviation and unconventional Cold War technology.

The kit is part of the Aircraft Model Kits selection and is produced in 1:72 scale, suitable for display alongside experimental aircraft and research prototypes.

Kit contents:

• Plastic sprues with ekranoplan parts
• Transparent canopy elements
• Decal sheet
• Mask set
• Painting and marking guide
• Assembly instructions in English

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: A&A Models (Ukraine)
• Scale: 1:72
• Model (SKU): AAM7230
• Type: Experimental Ekranoplan Model Kit
• Vehicle: 14MP1 Experimental Ekranoplan
• Role: Ground Effect Research Vehicle
• Subject country: USSR
• Period: Cold War
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled kit. Paints and glue are not included.
• Model length: 381 mm (15 in)