Antonov An-71 "Madcap" Soviet AWACS aircraft Scale 1:144 Amodel AMO1475 Scale Airplane Model Kit

Antonov An-71 “Madcap” aircraft model kit in 1:144 scale represents the Soviet airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft developed during the late stages of the Cold War.

The An-71 was designed as a tactical AWACS platform based on the Antonov An-72 airframe, featuring a distinctive radar antenna mounted above the tail. The aircraft was intended to provide airborne radar surveillance, target detection, and command-and-control support for Soviet air defense and tactical aviation units.

Although the An-71 program did not enter full operational service, it remains an important example of Soviet efforts to develop compact AWACS solutions comparable to Western systems. The aircraft reflects Cold War-era experimentation with airborne radar platforms optimized for forward-area operations.

This plastic model kit is produced by AMODEL and belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category. Issued in 1:144 scale, it is suitable for collections focused on Soviet aviation, airborne surveillance aircraft, and experimental Cold War designs.

Kit contents:

• 109 plastic parts
• Transparent canopy parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting and marking guide
• Detailed assembly instructions

The kit is supplied unpainted and unassembled. Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: AMODEL (Ukraine)
• Scale: 1:144
• Model (SKU): AMO1475
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Aircraft: Antonov An-71 “Madcap”
• Role: Airborne early warning and control (AWACS)
• Operator: Soviet Air Forces (development program)
• Subject country: USSR
• Period: Cold War
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic aircraft model kit. Paints and glue are not included.