Ilyushin IL-40 «Brawny« Soviet jet-engined armored aircraft Scale 1:72 Amodel AMO72158 Plastic Airplane Model Kit

Ilyushin Il-40 aircraft model kit in 1:72 scale represents a Soviet jet-powered armored ground-attack aircraft developed during the early Cold War period.

The Il-40, known by the NATO reporting name “Brawny,” was designed as a successor to piston-engine attack aircraft such as the Il-10. It featured heavy armor protection, a tandem crew layout, and jet propulsion intended to improve survivability and battlefield performance.

Ilyushin Il-40 – Soviet Jet Armored Attack Aircraft

The Il-40 was developed in the early 1950s but faced significant technical challenges, including engine ingestion of scale equipment gases during firing. Although several prototypes were built and tested, the aircraft was ultimately not accepted into service, marking the end of Soviet attempts to field heavily armored jet attack aircraft.

This plastic model kit by Amodel accurately depicts the experimental Ilyushin Il-40 and is suitable for historically focused Cold War aviation collections.

The model belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is produced in 1:72 scale, a common scale for early jet aircraft.

Kit contents:

• Plastic sprues with aircraft parts (60 pieces)
• Transparent canopy part
• Decal sheet
• Painting and marking guide
• Detailed assembly instructions in English and Eastern European

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: Amodel (Ukraine)
• Scale: 1:72
• Model (SKU): AMO72158
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Aircraft: Ilyushin Il-40
• Role: Jet armored ground-attack aircraft
• Operator: Soviet Air Force (prototype)
• Subject country: USSR
• Period: Cold War (early)
• Model length: 239 mm
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.