Zvezda 1/144 Russian Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW) Aircraft A-50 Mainstay | 7024

The Zvezda 7024 kit offers a detailed 1:144 scale model of the Beriev A-50 “Mainstay,” Russia’s premier airborne early warning and control (AEW) aircraft. Based on the Ilyushin Il-76 airframe, the A-50 is equipped with the distinctive “Shmel” radar system housed in a large rotodome, enabling it to detect and track multiple air and surface targets.

• Scale: 1:144
• Model Number: 7024
• Parts Count: Approximately 195 pieces
• Length: 33.9 cm
• Features: Detailed flight deck, positionable flaps and slats, optional in-flight display stand, and positionable landing gear
• Markings Included: Two Russian Air Force variants: Bort 30 and RF-50601/Bort 50.

This kit is molded in gray styrene and includes clear parts for the cockpit canopy. It does not feature interior details for the avionics bay but provides accurate external detailing. Assembly and painting are required; glue and paints are not included.

Ideal for modelers interested in modern military aviation and Russian aircraft, the Zvezda A-50 Mainstay kit delivers a rewarding building experience with impressive shelf presence.