Modelsvit 72016 Plastic model aircraft kit Scale 1:72 Tupolev Tu-91 'Boot' Soviet naval attack aircraft

Tupolev Tu-91 "Boot" is a plastic model aircraft kit in 1/72 scale produced by ModelSvit. The model represents a Soviet naval attack aircraft prototype developed during the early Cold War period.

The Tu-91 was designed as a carrier-capable torpedo bomber and attack aircraft intended for naval aviation use. Featuring a turboprop engine and a distinctive layout, the aircraft was developed to operate from aircraft carriers that were planned but ultimately not completed, resulting in limited production and prototype status.

Tu-91 Boot - Soviet Naval Attack Aircraft

The Tu-91 featured a unique configuration with a turboprop engine, swept wings, and a rear-mounted propeller. Its design combined elements of both jet-era aerodynamics and propeller-driven propulsion, making it a distinctive subject among Cold War experimental naval aircraft.

For modelers: Aircraft with unusual layouts benefit from careful alignment of wings and landing gear during assembly. Completing the main airframe and painting before attaching smaller components can help achieve a cleaner finish.

Kit Contents

• 115 plastic parts
• Decal sheet
• Clear canopy parts
• Painting guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ModelSvit
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): MSVIT72016
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Tupolev Tu-91 "Boot"
• Role: Naval attack aircraft
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: 1950s
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This aircraft model kit by ModelSvit belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is presented in 1/72 scale aircraft model kits for Cold War aviation subjects.