Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19S Farmer C Fighter Plane "Voyenno Vozdushnye Sily (Soviet Air Force Red 37)" "Wing" Series 1/72 Diecast Model by Panzerkampf
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19S Farmer C Fighter Plane "Voyenno Vozdushnye Sily (Soviet Air Force Red 37)" "Wing" Series die cast model by Panzerkampf. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately Length- 7 Wingspan- 5 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. HISTORY ASPECTS: The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19S Farmer C is a Soviet-built supersonic jet fighter aircraft that was developed in the early 1950s. It was the first Soviet production aircraft capable of supersonic speeds. The MiG-19S was operated by the Voyenno Vozdushnye Sily (VVS) or the Soviet Air Force. Red 37 is the markings for a specific MiG-19S aircraft operated by the Soviet Air Force.The MiG-19S was first deployed in the late 1950s and saw action in a number of conflicts including the Vietnam War and the Six-Day War. During the Vietnam War the MiG-19S was primarily used for ground attack missions and was responsible for shooting down several U.S. aircraft. The MiG-19S was also used by the Soviet Union during the Sino-Soviet border conflict of 1969 and in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.The MiG-19S was known for its high speed and agility making it a formidable opponent in air-to-air combat. However it had a relatively short service life and was phased out of service in the late 1960s and early 1970s replaced by newer and more advanced aircraft.T