Italeri Tu-22 M3 BACKFIRE C (1/72) 1440
Italeri Tu-22 M3 BACKFIRE C (1/72) 1440
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SKU: IT1440
Developed in the late 1960s, the Tupolev TU-22M Backfire entered service with the Soviet Air Force during the 1970s and can be considered, due to its distinctive design, an icon of the Cold War. The Backfire is a twin-engine strategic bomber with variable-geometry wings capable of carrying and deploying both nuclear and conventional weapons. An advanced aircraft for its time, it represented a significant improvement over previous Soviet strategic bombers.Thanks to its two powerful engines mounted under the tail, the Tupolev bomber could reach speeds of Mach 1.9, posing a formidable threat to U.S. and NATO air defences. The Backfire was also specialized in conventional attacks against surface ships. With the dissolution of the Soviet Union, a large number of TU-22Ms were utilised by the Russian Air Force, with subsequent upgrades in avionics and propulsion systems.
Delivery Information
| Service | Estimated delivery time |
|---|---|
| Royal Mail Standard | Aim for 2-3 working days |
| Royal Mail LQ | Aim for 2-3 working days |
| Royal Mail Express | Aim for 1-2 working days |
| APC Courier | Aim for next working day |
| APC Friday Dispatch | APC orders sent on a Friday will be delivered Monday |
| Free Delivery (£75+*) | 2-6 working days, conditions apply |
Working days are Monday to Friday. Delivery times are estimates and are not guaranteed.
We aim to dispatch all orders received before 12pm on the same working day whenever possible, excluding Mondays and the first working day after a bank holiday.
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Free Delivery Terms
- Orders over £75 qualify for free delivery to selected mainland UK postcodes.
- Some delivery restrictions may apply depending on product type and destination.
Courier Delivery Exclusions
Scottish Highlands: AB36-38, FK17-21, IV1-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-40, PA80, PH19-26, PH30-41, PH49-50.
Scottish Islands: HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3.
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