MiG Ye-50 experimental interceptor with rocket engine Aircraft Model Kit Scale 1:72 A&A Models AAM7223

MiG Ye-50 aircraft model kit in 1:72 scale represents a Soviet experimental interceptor developed during the early Cold War to investigate extreme climb performance using a combined turbojet and rocket propulsion system.

The Ye-50 (also designated E-50) was designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau as a further development of earlier Ye-series interceptors. The aircraft was equipped with a conventional turbojet engine supplemented by a liquid-fuel rocket engine to provide short-duration thrust for rapid ascent and high-altitude interception.

MiG Ye-50 – Rocket-Assisted Interceptor Prototype

Flight testing of the Ye-50 took place in the mid-1950s following a Soviet government directive issued on August 25, 1956, which authorized continued testing and the construction of a limited experimental series. The program focused on evaluating combined propulsion concepts rather than producing an operational interceptor.

Although the Ye-50 demonstrated impressive climb characteristics, the complexity and operational limitations of rocket-assisted propulsion prevented the aircraft from entering service. The experience gained contributed to the broader understanding of high-altitude interceptor development during the early jet age.

This plastic model kit by A&A Models accurately represents the distinctive configuration of the Ye-50, making it suitable for builders interested in experimental aircraft and unconventional propulsion concepts.

The kit belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is produced in 1:72 scale, allowing it to be displayed alongside other early Cold War experimental jet aircraft models.

Kit contents:

• Plastic sprues with aircraft parts
• Transparent canopy parts
• Decal sheet
• Photo-etched detail parts
• 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): AAM7223
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Aircraft: MiG Ye-50 (E-50)
• Role: Experimental interceptor
• Propulsion: Turbojet with auxiliary rocket engine
• Status: Experimental prototype
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled kit. Paints and glue are not included.
• Model length: 206 mm (8.11 in)