Mikro Mir MM48-004 Soviet Hydroplane Yakovlet UT-1 Scale 1:48 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit

Yakovlev UT-1 Hydroplane in 1/48 scale is represented in this plastic model kit by Mikro Mir. The model depicts a float-equipped variant of the Soviet UT-1 light training aircraft developed during the interwar period. This plastic model kit reproduces the compact single-engine aircraft adapted for water operations and is supplied unpainted and unassembled.

The Yakovlev UT-1 was originally introduced in the mid-1930s as a lightweight single-seat training aircraft used by Soviet aviation schools. Known for its simple structure and responsive handling, the aircraft served as a trainer and aerobatic platform. Experimental hydroplane configurations were developed with floats, allowing operation from water surfaces.

Yakovlev UT-1 Hydroplane - Soviet Interwar Floatplane Trainer

The float-equipped UT-1 variant reflected experimentation with adapting small aircraft for maritime or river-based operations. While the standard UT-1 was widely used as a landplane trainer, these hydroplane versions demonstrated the flexibility of the design and the engineering experiments conducted within Soviet aviation during the 1930s.

For modelers: Floatplane aircraft in 1/48 scale benefit from careful alignment of the floats and supporting struts. Ensuring symmetrical placement of the float assemblies helps maintain the characteristic stance of hydroplane aircraft on the water.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: Mikro Mir
• Scale: 1/48
• Model (SKU): MM48-004
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Yakovlev UT-1 Hydroplane
• Role: Trainer aircraft
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: Interwar period
• 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 1/48 scale aircraft kits. You can explore more aviation subjects in the air model kits collection.