Mikro Mir MM144-035 Myasishchev VM-T Atlant Scale 1:144 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit

Myasishchev VM-T Atlant is represented in this 1/144 scale plastic model kit from Mikro Mir, depicting the unusual Soviet heavy transport aircraft developed to carry oversized aerospace components during the later years of the Cold War.

The VM-T Atlant was created by modifying the Myasishchev 3M strategic bomber airframe into a specialized cargo carrier. It was designed to transport large external loads such as components of the Energia rocket system and the Buran space shuttle program between manufacturing facilities and launch sites.

Myasishchev VM-T Atlant - Soviet Heavy External Cargo Transport

The aircraft featured a reinforced fuselage, twin vertical stabilizers, and a distinctive dorsal mounting structure that allowed very large payloads to be carried above the fuselage. Only a small number of VM-T Atlant aircraft were built, and they played a unique logistical role in the Soviet space program before later transport solutions were introduced.

For modelers: Aircraft with large external cargo mounts benefit from careful alignment of the upper fuselage structures and tail surfaces. Subassembly painting of the fuselage and cargo framework can help maintain clean edges on this unusual configuration.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: Mikro Mir
• Scale: 1/144
• Model (SKU): Mikro Mir MM144-035
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Myasishchev VM-T Atlant
• Role: Heavy transport aircraft
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: Late Cold War
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by Mikro Mir belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is presented in 1/144 scale aircraft models.

FAQ

What was the purpose of the VM-T Atlant aircraft?

The VM-T Atlant was designed to transport oversized aerospace components, including elements of the Energia rocket and Buran space shuttle systems.

Why does the VM-T Atlant have twin vertical tails?

The twin-tail configuration improved stability when carrying large external cargo mounted above the fuselage.