E-7PD Soviet aircraft Scale 1:72 Amodel AMO72221 Plastic Airplane Model Kit

E-7PD aircraft model kit in 1:72 scale represents a unique Soviet experimental research aircraft developed during the Cold War to investigate short takeoff and landing (STOL) concepts for jet fighters.

The E-7PD was based on the Mikoyan-Gurevich E-7 airframe (a development line related to the MiG-21 family) and was modified to test lift-jet technology. The aircraft was equipped with additional vertically mounted lift engines to improve takeoff and landing performance, reflecting Soviet research into dispersed airfield operations.

Test flights of the E-7PD were conducted during the early Cold War period, primarily in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Although the concept demonstrated technical feasibility, the complexity and limited operational benefits prevented further development into a production aircraft.

This plastic model kit is produced by AMODEL and accurately represents the experimental E-7PD research configuration. The model belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is manufactured in 1:72 scale, making it suitable for Soviet experimental aviation and Cold War research aircraft collections.

Kit contents:

• Plastic sprues with aircraft parts
• Transparent canopy part
• Decal sheet
• Painting and marking guide
• Assembly instructions in English and Eastern European

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: AMODEL (Ukraine)
• Scale: 1:72
• Model (SKU): AMO72221
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Aircraft: E-7PD
• Role: Experimental STOL research aircraft
• Operator: Soviet aviation research establishments
• Subject country: USSR
• Period: Cold War
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.